The Highlands Ranch Metro District began the Mansion Evaluation Process in October 2008. Initially a study was conducted to determine the cost of renovation followed by a public survey to gauge citizen support for the Metro District owning, renovating and operating the Highlands Ranch Mansion. In addition, the survey questioned parameters and various uses of the Mansion. The survey results reported more than 87 percent of respondents support the Metro District owning, operating and renovating the mansion for community use.  Click here to view highlights of the survey results.  The Citizen Survey Final Report is also available at www.highlandsranch.org.

The Metro District also began a public involvement process to involve the community in decisions about Mansion operations. A third-party project consultation team is facilitating the public involvement process. Members of the public are invited to attend the following meetings to learn more about this process and to give feedback:

A Community Meeting will be held July 30 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Plum Creek Academy, 9340 Commerce Center St., off Town Center Drive one block east of Santa Fe Drive.

A Public Open House & Presentation will be held September 1 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Plum Creek Academy. The Metro District will present results of the community, neighborhood and organizational outreach initiatives and answer questions about Mansion operations.

The Highlands Ranch Metro District Board of Directors also invites the public to attend the Metro District’s Board Study Session on September 21 at 7 p.m. at the Metro District office at 62 W. Plaza Drive. Results of the public involvement process will be presented.

In addition, Metro District staff is making presentations to community groups regarding this process. To schedule a presentation for your group, please contact Stefanie Quintana at 720-240-4911.

For more information about the Mansion Evaluation Process, visit www.highlandsranch.org or send an email message to info@highlandsranch.org and ask to be signed up for Mansion electronic updates.