City of Steamboat Springs launches fast-track planning for Stockbridge Campus housing project
Community engagement phase to commence in coming months
By Julia Coccaro | Jun 18, 2026
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In addition to housing and childcare — long-standing priorities tied to workforce shortages — the project has also expanded to consider services for older adults. City officials have been in discussions with Serving Older Adults in Routt County, or SOAR, which is seeking additional space to meet growing demand for programs and services.
That expanding list of potential uses raised questions Tuesday about how competing needs will be balanced on the site, and who gets a seat at the table during planning.
The city plans to form an advisory committee to guide the process, with representatives from City Council, CDOT, Routt County, SOAR, the housing authority and the Yampa Valley Community Foundation. The committee will not have decision-making authority but will help vet alternatives and represent stakeholder interests.