Development and big buildings are a big deal. We see constant and inevitable growth in Jackson Hole. The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance advocates for a responsible and accountable development process. As Jacksonites, we embrace our old western community character. Our picturesque valley is more than a tourist destination or a place for developers to get rich–it’s our home.

It’s a bad idea, the proposed redevelopment at 50 Millward Street. The project—a six-story hotel with three underground levels—represents a clear overreach, violating both the intent of the Town’s Comprehensive Plan and current Land Development Regulations.

Hundreds of residents gathered to learn, connect, and speak out against a proposal that threatens the wild heart of the Tetons. The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance, with a coalition of like-minded NGOs—Winter Wildlands Alliance, Teton Backcountry Alliance, and Wyoming Wilderness Association—hosted two community meetings empowering residents to stand against the proposed Grand Targhee Resort expansion and respond to a 625-page Draft Environmental Impact Statement.

Much of the remaining undeveloped property in Teton County contains steeply graded slopes or wetlands. Existing LDRs do not adequately account for this challenging type of development. Below is a brief description of proposed LDR amendments designed to protect wildlife and natural resources and account for the landscapes that define Jackson Hole.

Stilson is the crossroads of Teton County. Moose, deer, elk, commuters, and tourists all pass through. Once a historic 100-acre ranch, Stilson was sold in 1997 to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. The resort obtained County approval and built a residential development on the northern half of the property. The southern half is a three-lot subdivision, known as Stilson. More than half of Stilson is protected by the Teton County Scenic Preserve Trust. Stilson can be an exemplary and successful coexistence model if we support wildlife while improving our transportation infrastructure.

Development and big buildings are a big deal. We see constant and inevitable growth in Jackson Hole. The Jackson Hole Conservation Alliance advocates for a responsible and accountable development process. As Jacksonites, we embrace our old western community character. Our picturesque valley is more than a tourist destination or a place for developers to get rich–it’s our home.

On November 6, 2023, community members gathered around the town square to protest the State of Wyoming’s proposed auction of the Kelly Parcel (643 acres adjacent to Grand Teton National Park). Initially valued at $ 62 million, the State of Wyoming hoped to auction the Kelly Parcel to develop 35-acre homesites.