The Tahoe City Lodge will reflect the character and values of the region and serve as a catalyst for environmental, economic and community revitalization. Our vision is to create an exceptionally high quality, sustainably built and operated Lodge.
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Creating Jobs & Stimulating the Local Economy
- $43.4M of economic activity comes into the community during construction
- $8.6M annual infusion into the local economy via taxes, jobs and visitor spending (including $500,000 in transient occupancy taxes per year)
- 393 jobs created with 76 annual ongoing and 317 one-time construction jobs
- Boosts local economy by increasing visitor spending in town
- Inspires new & upgraded business revitalization in Tahoe City
- First lodging project on the North Shore in a town center in more than half a century
Delivering Community Benefits
- Meets community’s long-term stated vision of creating an infill hotel development with walkability, retail and mixed-use on main street
- Rebuilds Tahoe City Golf Course Clubhouse with an improved Pro Shop as well as meeting and event space for public and private use
- Creates sense of arrival at gateway and eliminates existing blighted commercial property
- Increases property values for neighbors
- Improves downtown parking through a joint-use strategy with Tahoe City Golf Course
- Leverages transit options with regular bus stops in front of the property and bike racks to encourage use of trails
- Encourages more destination visitors to Tahoe City evening festivities
Achieving Environmental Gains
- Removes current blighted property to improve visual and water quality
- Reduces vehicle miles traveled by adding quality lodging in the Basin: local beds = fewer day trips
- Achieves significant environmental benefits for many TRPA thresholds
- Meets LEED building and green hotel standards with significant reduction in energy, water use and greenhouse gas emissions
- Promotes the restoration of lands designated as Stream Environment Zones
- Reduces on-site coverage including in Stream Environment Zone lands