Colorado Tourism Office awards Eagle $20,000 grant to enhance wayfinding

Eagle has been awarded a $20,000 Tourism Management Grant from the Colorado Tourism Office to develop a comprehensive wayfinding audit, needs analysis, and schematic plan. The initiative aims to improve navigation, boost local commerce, and elevate the overall community experience for both residents and visitors. 

Eagle is projected to add over 1,600 households and 2,166 new jobs by 2040, and town officials are focused on enhancing how people move through and engage with Eagle. The wayfinding project will help establish clear, cohesive signage that reflects Eagle’s brand and directs people to key destinations like shops, restaurants, parks, trails, cultural landmarks, and public services. 

“This grant supports a transformative project that will help make Eagle more accessible, welcoming, and economically vibrant,” said Larry Pardee, Eagle Town Manager. “By improving how people navigate our community, we create a better experience and encourage exploration of everything Eagle has to offer — from our trail system and open space to local businesses and community events.”

The planning effort will also explore interactive kiosks, bilingual and accessible signage, and multimodal navigation strategies for pedestrians, cyclists, drivers, and transit users. These improvements will support ongoing community efforts, including Eagle’s Open Space and Trails Master Plan, Net Zero Action Plan, and Safe Streets 4 All initiative. 

The Colorado Tourism Office’s Tourism Management Grant supports infrastructure and planning projects that enhance visitor experience across the state. The grant provides up to $20,000 with a 4:1 match requirement and must be used within a one-year timeframe.