Whitewater Master Plan
LOCATION: Nelson, BC, Canada Master Plan Amendment: In the fall of 2008, Brent Harley and Associates Inc. were retained to assist in the creation of Whitewater’s Master Plan Amendment. Subsequently, new topographic mapping of the Whitewater area was acquired, existing facilities were inventoried and an in-depth terrain analysis completed. This acted as the basis for a fresh look at the potential of the resort. The planning process was initiated with the establishment of a new Vision, Goals and Objectives for Whitewater. Using this as the foundation, a series of concepts were explored, leading to a preferred concept and ultimately to the proposed expansion of the lift and trail system and the development of a boutique mountain resort village. Pine Pass Mountain Resort
LOCATION: Pine Pass, BC, Canada Pine Pass Mountaintop Community Feasibility Study Preliminary Development Concept: The intent of the study was to determine the extent of four season mountain resort development potential of a large mountainous area identified for its variety of terrain and abundant snow. Terrain analysis graphically illustrated the very significant opportunity for ski resort development. This was to be followed by the creation of a preliminary development concept designed to outline the extent of the potential to include a gondola accessed mountaintop village, lift serviced skiing, snowcat skiing, backcountry adventure, base area staging facilities plus a multitude of year round activities for all ages. This was to be surrounded by a caribou protection area. Castle Mountain Village
LOCATION: Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada Village and Base Area Expansion: Untracked powder, short lift lines and wide open spaces to mention a few of this mountains stellar qualities. Castle is a diamond in the rough. BHA was engaged to create a Village Master Plan to act as a stage and a complement to the mountain experience. The layout of the village has been designed to maximise user accessibility, building function and visitor experience. New resort residential units were carefully placed around the village core productively defining the destination visitor experience. Equally the day skier parking lots and the associated desire lines were determined in an effort to maximise the quality of experience. N. Alberta Ski Area Feasibility Study
LOCATION: High Level, Alberta, Canada Feasibility Study: Under the Regional Economic Development Initiative of Northwest Alberta (REDI), BHA was retained to complete a Downhill Ski Facility Site Selection Study in the Mackenzie Region of Northwest Alberta. The scope of the Study included an evaluation of the merits of three primary locations for ski area development. Concepts were created and the costs and benefits of each were compared. From this the best site offering increased winter recreation opportunities for the residents of the region was chosen. Mt Baldy Master Plan
LOCATION: Oliver, BC, CanadaDownload pdf Brochure Page for Mt. Baldy Master Plan: Brent Harley and Associates created the Resort Master Plan for this existing ski area. The project was initiated with a visioning exercise that lead to the goal of developing “an all-season mountain resort that offers a blend of recreational and adventure opportunities” within the context of “celebrating the outdoor environment where the spirit of skiing and mountain play thrive”. A carefully phased development program was designed with this vision. Lift service skiing and backcountry touring are planned as the cornerstone winter activities. Mountain biking, hiking and golf provide the summer focus to Mt Baldy. The mountain plan includes a new day lodge, ski lifts, major terrain expansion, both lift serviced and accessible backcountry, hotel, and development of a new core village, all with an eye to the traditional architectural and cultural themes of the South Okanagan. At buildout, Mt Baldy will effectively have two base areas - the Upper Base and the Village. These two areas will be linked by ski trails, a multi-season trail network and a ‘people-mover’ lift. Infilling the lands between the bases will be a variety of ski to / ski from residential accommodations. |
