Town Mission Statement and Vision Plan

Town of Breckenridge Mission Statement

The Town of Breckenridge protects, maintains, and enhances our sense of community, historical heritage, and alpine environment.  We provide leadership and encourage citizen involvement.

Town of Breckenridge Vision Plan

The Town of Breckenridge is a cohesive and diverse community...

1. Community Character
Where residents and visitors experience a historic mountain town with characteristic charm that offers a safe, friendly and peaceful atmosphere where individuals can live, work, play and raise a family.

2. Economic Viability/Sustainability
Where a strong and sustainable year-round economy insured through partnerships with local businesses, resort operators, and state and federal agencies and anchored by a healthy, vibrant Main Street, supports the diverse economic and employment needs of local residents.

3. Natural Resources
Where the actions of the community ensure that wildlife and its habitat are protected, that views from Town to the surrounding mountains are maintained, that both air and water quality are clean and improved, and that accessible open space, trails and backcountry are preserved.

4. Transportation
Where a multi-modal transportation system provides convenient, low cost, clean, sustainable links to the ski area base facilities, parking facilities, downtown and throughout the community and region.

5. Housing
Where a diversity of housing is integrated throughout the community and provides a variety of housing options.

6. Cultural Resources
Where art, architecture and cultural events and facilities improve the community experience for residents and visitors, offer diverse and affordable programming, and promote Breckenridge as a year-round cultural center for the region.

7. Recreational Resources
Where the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains is augmented by world class recreational opportunities that provide diverse activities throughout the year. Those activities are served by community facilities that enrich the visitor experience while ensuring affordable and accessible recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.

8. Education, Government, Institutions
Where a responsive and accessible Town government encourages community participation in order to maintain and improve the quality of life for all.

9. Population
Where residents celebrate their collective diversity and where residents and visitors enjoy the mountain spirit that makes one feel comfortable, happy and healthy.

10. The Built Environment
Where the built environment is of high quality design and construction, that respects the historic context and natural setting. The built environment will also convey innovation and creativity that supports community character and enhances the quality of life through sustainable building and development principles.

Please click here for the full Town of Breckenridge Vision Plan. Please be advised that this is a large document and will take a while to download. 

The Town belongs to a number of organizations that help to support our mission and vision.  Related links to some of those organizations are listed below:

Colorado Municipal League
I-70 Mountain Corridor Coalition
Colorado Association of Ski Towns
Rocky Mountain Climate Organization
Northwest Colorado Council of Governments