Civil Municipal Magazine - Dec 2023

118 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 12 the Hillsdale Fund, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the EDA, and the Northwest Colorado Chapter of Parrotheads. El Pomar and the Keystone Policy Center have also assisted in many projects and vision planning in support of the City’s key priorities. Together, these organizations have pledged around $5 million in support of Craig’s various developments. “The vision is for these projects to contribute to economic diversification, vitality, and resiliency here in northwest Colorado. So [it’s] a long list, but these projects wouldn’t be possible without the commitments and funding help from all of these partners,” Kilpatrick says. Ultimately, Craig is shaping up to be the center point of all of these expansions and collaborations. New industries emerging and old ones transitioning means a new influx of commuters going in and out of the city but also the beginning of what Brixius refers to as a “regional partnership between communities.” Based on the communications that have been occurring between Craig’s leaders and the Regional Transportation Authority, it’s clear that they are prepared to have the correct infrastructure in place to support the incoming surge. As Craig undergoes this massive transformation, it’s clear the next 10 years will transform it into a nexus of productivity that its residents can take pride in and that its neighbors can rely on. PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Fitch Ranch Artisan Meat Co. www.fitchranchartisanmeats.com