Finding True North Through Community Values

Crested Butte Community Compass

In a mountain town where competing interests can run as high as the peaks, CCG served as lead facilitator to help Crested Butte find common ground. Through stakeholder working groups, advisory committees, and skilled conflict resolution, we guided conversations that transformed tension into consensus. The outcome: four core community values and a Community Compass framework that now guides the town's regulations, investments, and services—built on a foundation of authentic community dialogue.

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PROJECT AT A GLANCE

CLIENT Town of Crested Butte, Colorado

PROBLEM TO SOLVE

Crested Butte's competing interests were deadlocked—the town couldn't agree on shared values or direction for its future.

ENGAGEMENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Three-phase intentional engagement process

  • Multiple stakeholder groups facilitated including businesses, nonprofits, developers, and residents

  • Conflict resolution techniques navigating competing community interests

  • Four core community values established with 5-year strategic plan goals activated