ULI Colorado BHP Report Community Design Resilience in West Edwards
Report Summary:
Located along the  Eagle  River and  I-70,  unincorporated  West  Edwards is the most densely populated area in  Eagle  County. The neighborhoods of West Edwards are home to a large portion of the Eagle River Valley’s local workforce. On November 14-15, 2019, ULI Colorado convened a Building Healthy Places Workshop to provide guidance regarding land use planning and policy, affordable housing, mobility, community health, and resilience in West Edwards, Colorado, where the local low-income population faces significant wildfire and flood risks. This report includes the panel’s findings and recommendations.

Report Summary: Located along the  Eagle  River and  I-70,  unincorporated  West  Edwards is the most densely populated area in  Eagle  County. The neighborhoods of West Edwards are home to a large portion of the Eagle River Valley’s local workforce. On November 14-15, 2019, ULI Colorado convened a Building Healthy Places Workshop to provide guidance regarding land use planning and policy, affordable housing, mobility, community health, and resilience in West Edwards, Colorado, where the local low-income population faces significant wildfire and flood risks. This report includes the panel’s findings and recommendations.

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