Many of the issues confronting Glenwood Springs are not new. Many have been around, debated, and studied for years, some for decades. Some have been successfully addressed and resolved. Others remain, searching for solutions that can find the balance between technical and financial feasibility, and community support.

This comprehensive plan is truly an update. It builds on the foundation laid by previous plans. The vision, and many of the concepts proposed, can be found in previous plans. Some aspects of this update are new and reflect issues and solutions that have not previously been identified or adopted.

All of the components of the plan, both old and new, have been given an extensive public airing, in a variety of ways, and have been confirmed (and re-confirmed) by the public and decision-makers.