Concepts Template

WOODLAND RESORT

This concept is somewhat of a hybrid between conventional and non-conventional development patterns. It is conventional in that there is a separation of uses (as opposed to mixed-use) and is fairly low-density. However, it preserves a large portion of the park as open space interspersed with satellite cabin villages. These cabin clusters are a part of a resort which also includes a lodge with en suite accommodations as well as a campground. The resort thus provides a range of lodging choices from luxury rooms to tent sites, making it appealing to all types of visitors. Visitors and residents of Pinetop-Lakeside have access to and are encouraged to use the open space by an enhanced trail network that includes a trail hub. This important node links up to the proposed Big Spring Environmental Center and includes educational and retail opportunities. Other retail serving the community and tourists is located in the small commercial core off of 260.

STRENGTHS

High ratio of open space
Meets needs of residents and visitors
Expands and enhances wildlife center
Trails Hub can become a regional landmark and destination

WEAKNESSES

Predicated on finding a developer who wants to create this dispersed style of resort
Questionable economic feasibility
Smaller commercial core puts pressure on resort to succeed and also means less sales tax generated
Resort area could take on private feel and limit public access