Project Update | September 2021

Park and Midland Project Update:

Hello to all. The City of Aspen Engineering Department is preparing to go before Aspen City Council at its next work session on Monday, September 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. to present a preliminary conceptual design for the road and sidewalk improvements in the Park and Midland neighborhoods. A video link of the design will be emailed and posted on Aspen Community Voice by Friday, September 17.

The City’s engineering team spent months working through the sidewalks' design and conceptual layout, including road widths, sidewalk widths, grading, and assessing right-of-way. While unique conditions presented design challenges, widths were finally determined for the road and sidewalk. Coming soon will be designs schemes for intersection and stormwater improvements.

The Park and Midland project was launched in 2020 with a comprehensive study of traffic and neighborhood movement, data from which is now used to enhance safety and mobility for the Park and Midland neighborhoods. Concerns in the area that are being addressed include snow storage, rising foot, bike, and vehicular traffic levels, and pedestrian and intersection safety.

The project team will continue to share updates through this email newsletter and on the project webpage. Thank you for your continued involvement; please reach out with any questions.

Best regards,

Park and Midland Project Team

Webpage: aspencommunityvoice.com/parkandmidland