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Frisco plans to bring back pedestrian promenade this summer

Pedestrians walk along the Frisco Main Street promenade in summer 2020. Business owners had mixed reviews on whether the promenade helped or hurt their revenue. On Tuesday, March 9, the Frisco Town Council decided to bring the promenade back this summer. Photo from town of Frisco The Frisco Pedestrian Promenade will return to Main Street this summer, and with more than three months to plan, officials are hopeful they’ll be able to improve on the concept from last year. The Frisco Town Council discussed the future of the promenade during a work session Tuesday, March 9, and while a consensus ultimately formed to bring the attraction back along with some improvements some members of the council pushed back against its return.

Frisco begins discussions on future of town events

Flames flare from a grill June 15, 2019, during the 26th annual Colorado BBQ Challenge on Main Street in Frisco. Officials will be taking a close look at the BBQ Challenge as they evaluate what events best fit the town s vision moving forward. Photo by Hugh Carey / Summit Daily archives The Frisco Town Council held a high-level conversation about how to approach events moving forward, hoping to take advantage of the year-plus drought of gatherings to ensure the town’s festivals, concerts and contests are meeting the town’s goals. Frisco officials broached the topic during a lengthy work session discussion Tuesday, Feb. 23. While no decisions were made with regard to what events will stay and what might go, the conversation did provide insights into how the Town Council and staff evaluate events.

High Country Conservation Center highlights 2020 sustainability accomplishments

Photo by Arthur Balluff / High Country Conservation Center Despite the pandemic, High Country Conservation Center met some of its 2020 sustainability goals, such as enrolling businesses in its sustainability program and providing home energy assessments. The environmental nonprofit also focused efforts on recycling and water conservation, which were outlined along with other 2020 accomplishments at the Breckenridge Town Council meeting Jan. 26. Executive Director Jennifer Schenk said the center completed 15 Solarize Summit projects in Breckenridge last year. The program offers local residents and businesses discounts on solar panel installation. “Our overall Solarize Summit program across the community was down a little bit, primarily because of COVID, but we still had a ton of success with the program,” Schenk said. “People absolutely love it, and they love the $1,500 rebates. We feel like that is really moving the needle in terms of energy efficiency and carbon reduction.�

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