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ALLEY ENHANCEMENT STUDY REPORT
Aspen Historic Preservation Program
March 1994
The original Townsite of Aspen and several additions made to the City were laid out in a grid
pattern, with alleys running east-west through each block. In the Commercial Core, these alleys
are very important for service and delivery functions. In the residential neighborhoods, the
alleys are used to access parking to the rear of each lot.
The Aspen Historic Preservation Committee believes that alleys are important to the historic
character of Aspen and finds that there is potential to improve the appearance and efficiency
of the alleys, and to increase their overalllive1iness and use by pedestrians.
The following is an analysis of current conditions in Commercial Core and residential alleys and
recommendations for improvement. The study was prepared with input from the Aspen Historic
Preservation Committee, Historic Preservation Officer and City Public Works Department.