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Revised D2 LDRs available now for review

Revised D2 LDRs available now for review

The Town of Jackson planning department released a revised draft of the District 2: Downtown Land Development Regulations (LDRs). The revised draft of the District 2 Downtown LDRs includes a revised Downtown zoning map, revised Lodging Overlay, and revised development standards for the five proposed new Downtown zones. The primary changes to the previous District 2 draft were made by […]

Holding back a hill with a buttress of cash

Holding back a hill with a buttress of cash

“What have we been waiting for?” asked Bob Lenz. The councilman’s question was directed at administrator Bob McLaurin regarding Budge landslide mitigation that appears to have stagnated for the past two years at “police taping” the affected area until tax revenues come to the rescue. While waiting on Walgreens executives to offer their solutions (and, more importantly, their financial contribution) […]

Town spends thousands to save $25

Town spends thousands to save $25

WE WERE THERE… Save Historic Jackson Hole was present (well, sort of…we caught the live stream) at today’s town workshop where councilors made decisions to whomp nonprofits with a $25 event application fee for things government should be happily providing for like the town Easter egg hunt. “It’s reasonable to recoup costs the town incurs,” Don Frank said. “[Applicants] should […]

South Park development

South Park development

A proposed development in South Park would put 206 homes on 203 acres on Nielson Ranch/Lucas property there. The arrangement would also put 22 homes in on Spring Gulch with the promise to preserve open space there. While the project is not without merit, Save Historic Jackson Hole has concerns about the pre-application for this proposal, which will be developed by Steelhead Partners […]