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.
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

