Aspen & Pitkin County
Local Issues, at a Glance
The stories shaping Aspen real estate and everyday life, each with the date it broke and a link to the source.
Airport rebuild: what’s happening, and when
Runway closure timeline, what voters decided, how it’s funded, and what it means for owners and buyers.
Read the briefing →Aspen Intel briefing
Record sale: Snowmass Monastery trades for $120M
The Wall Street Journal reports the record-setting Snowmass sale.
Read the report →Source: The Wall Street Journal
Michelin Guide honors four Aspen restaurants
Aspen lands four spots in the 2025 Michelin Guide Colorado.
Read the article →Source: The Aspen Times
Lift One Corridor: the most complex build in Aspen history?
Chalet Alpina and an Aman hotel work through city permit review at the base of Aspen Mountain.
Read the article →Source: Aspen Journalism
Is Aspen Skiing Co. for sale? (No.)
Steve Crown speaks up on the company’s motives and recent changes.
Read the interview →Source: Aspen Daily News
The Lumberyard: Aspen’s largest affordable housing project
277 deed-restricted rentals by the Airport Business Center. Building 1 opens in 2028; applications are not open yet. Timeline, lottery priorities and how to get ready.
Timeline & how to apply →Source: City of Aspen, APCHA
The Castle Creek Bridge question
The City of Aspen’s project page for the new Castle Creek Bridge at the town’s entrance.
See the city’s plan →Source: City of Aspen
LIFT ONE CORRIDOR - PRESS:
Construction STARTS: Aspen Mountain to be ‘fundamentally changed’ as construction starts near Lift One
Aspen Times: Sep 18, 2025
Work on Lift One project to start
Aspen Daily News 5.3.2025
Developer of Alpina Haus opens MOLLIE ASPEN, a New High-Design Hotel
Vogue, 1.11.24
What’s New For Ski And Snowboard Travel: The Biggest Upgrades At The Best Resorts »
Forbes, 8.23.23
What’s the Big Deal: Hotel Aspen sells for $37.5 million »
The Aspen Times, 10.31.21
Lift One project at base of Aspen Mountain moves to next phase »
The Aspen Times, 1.14.21
Lift One Lodge filing marks next stage in 1A redevelopment »
Aspen Daily News, 9.30.20
Tramway safety board gives OK for new Lift One at base of Aspen Mountain »
The Aspen Times, 9.14.20
Lift One Proposal: Voters approve new Aspen Mountain base area by 26 votes »
The Aspen Times, 3.6.19
Guest Column: Please vote yes and bring the magic back to Lift 1 »
Aspen Daily News, 1.23.19
Lift One Lodge gets HPC nod, praise for work done »
Aspen Daily News, 10.29.18
Life One Lodge unanimously approved by Aspen P&Z »
Aspen Daily News, 10.18.18
Lift One Corridor at Base of Aspen Mountain Gaining Speed »
The Aspen Times, 6.19.18
