Local Developer Proposes Mixed Use Development for Previous Steamboat Pilot & Today Building

A couple of years ago, the Steamboat Pilot and Today moved their offices and printing press out of their 23,000 sq. ft. building on Curve Plaza near Elk River Rd. Until not long ago the future of the space was unknown. However, developer Kevin Riegler recently purchased the building and is proposing to adapt the premises to a mix of residential, retail and restaurant areas. Riegler, a Steamboat resident, saw a gap in the affordable housing market for the seasonal and long-term local workforce. The development will offer 54 residential units with one, two and three-bedroom layouts, 3,000 sq. ft. of restaurant, bar and lounge space, plus a substantial fitness facility, adventure desk and equipment storage.

Steamboat Basecamp Could Offer Community Hub for Local Residents

The building is surrounded by ample space, which could eventually become a park. If planning is approved, the project could be completed within 18-24 months. Riegler has led several significant developments focused on urban regeneration and sees the Basecamp as an opportunity to create a community hub. The idea is to repurpose the building, while keeping the existing industrial feel. “The goal is to build with the intent to give the community different reasons to go there,” Riegler said. “I’m a huge believer in the future of west Steamboat.” Riegler believes the concept of Steamboat Basecamp resonates with mountain life. “We want to stay true to the Steamboat lifestyle and give people another option to live, hang out and work all in one place.”