Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced more detailed plans for making the $1 billion Ever Vail the largest LEED-certified, multi-use resort development project in the nation.“The mission of Vail Resorts is to provide exceptional experiences at our extraordinary resorts,” says Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts. “What we are announcing with the Ever Vail development is [...]

Vail Resorts, Inc. has announced more detailed plans for making the $1 billion Ever Vail the largest LEED-certified, multi-use resort development project in the nation.“The mission of Vail Resorts is to provide exceptional experiences at our extraordinary resorts,” says Rob Katz, CEO of Vail Resorts. “What we are announcing with the Ever Vail development is completely aligned with two of our most important stakeholders—the spectacular natural environment that serves as the backdrop of Vail Mountain and the local community in which we operate.”

Vail Resorts is now several steps closer to making the 9.5-acre Ever Vail project at the base of Vail Mountain a reality. This past June, Ever Vail was accepted into the pilot program for LEED’s new “Neighborhood Development” certification program, putting it on the path to becoming the largest LEED-certified project for resort use in the United States. In addition, Vail Resorts has clarified a number of aspects of the project, which will be presented to the Town of Vail staff as part of its approval process. After conducting extensive research and consulting with various green building sources, the company plans to undertake the following innovative eco-sensitive measures to ensure that the project can be an icon for the town and a source of pride for the entire Vail Valley community.

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