Fraser Comprehensive Plan

The Town of Fraser is a small mountain community in the Fraser River Valley in Grand County, Colorado. It’s situated north of the Town of Winter Park along US Highway 40, approximately 10 minutes from the Winter Park Ski Resort. The area is renowned for its snow-capped peaks, ski areas, abundant recreational opportunities, access to public lands, and relaxing open space.

The Town of Fraser, Colorado, engaged Cushing Terrell to update its comprehensive plan, providing a renewed vision for the community’s future and a clearer direction for land use within its Three Mile Area. Fraser faces challenges typical of recreation and tourism-based economies — including increased traffic, parking challenges, and a shortage of affordable housing.

A key component of the plan is the creation of a downtown “Riverwalk District” along the Fraser River, just off Highway 40. Cushing Terrell’s in-house architectural and landscape teams prepared an illustrative Riverwalk Subarea Plan, complete with implementation strategies to help the Town realize the district’s potential. The planning process emphasized sustainable land use, community engagement, and actionable steps to address Fraser’s unique needs and opportunities.