Name almost any Colorado mountain resort town and images of its iconic main street spring to mind. But unlike the charming Victorian-lined streets of Breckenridge or the old mining-era buildings of Frisco, the neighboring town of Silverthorne evokes visions of fast food, outlet malls and budget motels—little more than a place to crash after a day of skiing.
However, Silverthorne’s $100-million Fourth Street Crossing development is a big step toward changing the town’s image, bringing together retail, restaurants, lodging, parking and sidewalks to create a traditional downtown, says Tim Fredregill, development executive with Milender White (MW) Affiliates, Fourth Street Crossing’s developer and general contractor.