Gunnison Rising Master Plan
Valley is Primed for Growth:
Ideal Location for New Remote Workers:
- Mountain towns like Gunnison are seeing increased growth due to an influx of remote work options.
- As a direct result, faster home price increases have been seen in rural and suburban areas compared to cities.
- Gunnison is a high-amenity location with great outdoor accessibility and high-speed fiber internet.
Several Factors Provide Confidence in Gunnison Rising Growth Opportunity:
- Colorado is 3rd fastest growing state; double in 50 years
- Crested Butte increasing no-growth (recent housing proposals not approved)
- Crested Butte 60% built-out; 274 lots remain
- No other sizeable parcel zoned and annexed in valley
- Gunnison has pro-growth leadership and supports development of Gunnison Rising
- Demand for housing in the Valley is outpacing supply
- Current production around 100 units per year
- Current demand around 240 units per year
Phase I
Phase II
Opportunity Awaits:
620 Acres of Newly-Zoned PUD Land Available
- Up to 1700 Housing Units
- Flexible Entitlements
- Up to 920,000 Sq Ft of Commercial
- 2 Miles of Frontage on Tomichi Ave/Hwy 50
- Adjacent to Western Colorado University
- Walking Distance to Downtown
- In Opportunity Zone (OZ)
- Trail-Oriented Development
- Regional Trail Connection from Harman Rocks to Signal Peak