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A Village of Real Estate Opportunities in Vail: In 2011, Vail completed a multi-billion-dollar renovation of its European style village. The project replaced older buildings w ith new hotels and residential projects, connecting them all w ith cohesive landscaping and lighting, heated sidew alks that melt aw ay w inter snow , and a recreation path that comes alive w ith runners, dog w alkers, and bikers during the summer.
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Ice sk ating at Arrabelle in Vail Square. Photo courtesey of Jack Affleck, Vail Resorts More Images (2)
Dubbed “Vail Renaissance,” the project debuted several new residential resort projects, most notably, The Ritz-Carlton Residences, Four Seasons Hotel and Residences, Arrabelle at Vail Square Hotel and Residences, and Solaris, a mixedused development that combines retail and luxury residences. The spiffing up of Vail elevated the resort's reputation to one that's now on par w ith competing luxury resorts such as Deer Valley, Sun Valley, and Aspen. W hile Vail's new ly coiffed image boosts its cache, the resort still has w ork to do as it plans for the future. Celebrating 50 Y ears:
This season Vail celebrates it's 50th Anniversary, commemorating the milestone w ith the opening of a new gondola w ith w i-fi and heated seats, a new onmountain restaurant, special 50th birthday concerts and events, anniversary headquarters at Welcome Centers, and a birthday bash on December 15th, complete w ith firew orks. W hen this celebration is over, Vail can look forw ard to tw o other major events. The US Open Snow boarding Championships, the longest running snow boarding championship in the w orld, moves to Vail starting in 2013. In 2015, the w orld's best skiers come to Vail to compete in the World Alpine Ski Championships.
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Unlike former mining tow ns turned ski resorts, like Park City and Aspen, Vail w as built from the ground up. Fashioned on the architectural styles of Sw itzerland's Zermatt, Vail w as developed quickly, spreading along the base of its mammoth mountain to incorporate three base areas-Lionshead, Vail Village, and Golden Peak. The brisk development led to a un-cohesive plan that lacked style and a tow n gathering place.
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W ith the completion of Solaris, Vail Village received its center. The project also added a touch of contemporary flair to Vail's Bavarian village, characterized by a signature clock tow er, terraced buildings, and hand-painted signs. Designed by Barnes Coy Architects, Solaris' ninestory log-and-timber design w raps around a public plaza w ith an ice skating rink.
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During the summer the ice rink serves as a great law n, hosting major events such as the Teva Mountain Games. It's mix of retail and restaurants draw s skiers from the slopes into establishments such as Matsuhisa, a chic sushi haven, Bol, an urban-style 10-lane bow ling alley and restaurant, and trendy Cinebistro, a luxury movie theater w ith converted by Web2PDFConvert.com