Routt County Vision 2030

The people of Routt County hold tight to the culture and character of their region, but Routt County is in the midst of record growth and a rapidly changing economy. Citizens want to keep the region unique and accessible, but they also want affordable housing, new transportation options and a sustainable economy.

The major economic and demographic changes sweeping the Yampa River Valley have pushed residents to proactively define the future of their County. Routt County's Vision 2030: Our Vision, Our Valley, Our Future is a collaborative, citizen-driven initiative that uses interactive meetings and an innovative combination of low- and high-tech tools to engage residents, identify and prioritize what they value most about their community and find ways to help the County steer growth and change.

The Citizens' Committee describes the Vision 2030 process in five phases:

1. Inviting small groups to participate in identifying elements of “heart and soul.”
2. Listening and learning to large groups’ ideas and prioritizing using keypad polling technology.
3. Designing “What if” scenarios to define future alternatives.
4. Defining a path to develop recommendations for actions.
5. Putting ideas into action with a vision for the future with desired outcomes and recommended actions.