Lake Tahoe, Nev./Calif. – The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency (TRPA) Governing Board yesterday approved amendments to the Homewood Mountain Resort Master Plan that allows reinvestment in the historic Lake Tahoe ski resort while ensuring Homewood will continue to be open to the public. Hundreds of in-person and online attendees participated in the meeting, reflecting the importance of Homewood to the Tahoe Basin community.
Previously approved projects to add accommodations and commercial uses at the base areas were reduced in size with updated architecture. The Governing Board also approved a permit for Homewood to begin construction of a new gondola to replace the main chairlift at the resort’s North Base to improve skier access. The ski area will also work with fire officials to expand services and assist with wildfire evacuation.
“The Homewood Master Plan approval today includes enforceable standards that will ensure the beloved West Shore resort can be revitalized while remaining open to the public,” TRPA Executive Director Julie Regan said. “Reinvestment in Lake Tahoe’s communities brings critical environmental improvements and community benefits, and this underscores that it can also support sustainable and accessible public recreation.”
In addition to public meetings in September and December of last year, the agency and Governing Board received more than 1,500 individual comments overall.
“TRPA worked diligently throughout this process to ensure all voices were heard and the result is an updated recreation master plan that reflects the central importance of Homewood Mountain Resort as a key gathering place for the West Shore.”
Homewood will also continue its 250-acre forest fuel reduction project this year and is finalizing an agreement with the North Tahoe Fire Protection District to expand fire services and assist with emergency response and wildfire evacuation. More information on the Homewood Master Plan is available at trpa.gov/major-projects/homewood-mountain-resort-master-plan/.
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The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency leads the cooperative effort to preserve, restore, and enhance the unique natural and human environment of the Lake Tahoe Region, while improving local communities, and people’s interactions with our irreplaceable environment. For additional information, contact Jeff Cowen, Public Information Officer, at (775) 589-5278 or jcowen@trpa.gov.