The Vail Town Council has unanimously approved the partnership and creation of a new master plan for the West Lionshead base village development.

In return, Vail Resorts will dismiss its appeal of the town’s condemnation of the East Vail property, which was planned for an incremental affordable workforce housing project.

"It is a shared goal of the Town of Vail, Vail Resorts, and East West Partners to ensure our town remains a top destination for guests and a vibrant community for the residents who create the welcoming and unique atmosphere Vail is known for," said Travis Coggin, Mayor of the Town of Vail. "We are in an era of renewed collaboration between the Town and Vail Resorts. The entire Vail Town Council and I are excited to partner with Vail Resorts and East West Partners in a process to enable this exciting new base village for Vail Mountain, which will bring significant benefits to our guests and community."

The fourth base village will be located in the area formerly designated for the "Ever Vail" project, between the Eagle Bahn lift at the Lionshead base village and the Cascade Village, which is at the base of the Cascade Village lift. The new base village will give visitors access to the resort's 5,317 acres of ski terrain and new lodging, restaurants, boutiques, and skier services.

In addition, the proposed base village would provide community benefits, such as workforce housing, public spaces, transit, and parking.

We appreciate the Town's partnership and shared vision for the West Lionshead base village that will benefit our community, our employees, and our guests," said Beth Howard, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Vail Mountain. "We look forward to this next chapter of building the future together. And we appreciate that East West Partners is a part of the partnership, given they are known for creating meaningful places that bring people together, with creativity and expertise."