1128 Park Ave

Space to Create Grand Lake is a unique live/work development featuring nine residential units (eight of which include workspaces that can be used as commercial storefronts) offered at 80-140% Area Median Income (AMI), ideal for supporting creatives, educators and community members who want to contribute to the cultural life of Grand Lake. The community also features a communal patio with a gas firepit, street parking, some utilities included and is adjacent to the 3,000-square-foot Grand Spirit Makerspace, home to the Rocky Mountain Folk School, where creative classes and workshops are held year-round. The Space To Create facility is located in beautiful downtown Grand Lake, Colorado, a charming and historic town nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains just minutes from the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. The area boasts three large lakes with stunning mountain scenery, plus hundreds of miles of trails for hiking, biking, skiing and snowmobiling. Learn more and apply on the Town of Grand Lake's website Community Space To Create Residents must: - Occupy the unit as their primary, full-time, year-round residence - Meet occupancy standards based on unit size - Not use units as short-term rentals - Not reside in the units solely as remote workers What screenings and lease terms apply? - Standard credit, rental, and background screening - Lease term: 1 year - Prior evictions or unpaid balances may affect eligibility (subject to appeal) - Security deposit: One month's rent - The tenant is responsible for the full term of the lease. If the tenant chooses to move before the term of the lease is up, the tenant will still be responsible for the rent until the unit is released. - Tenants are responsible for guests, clients, and customers in storefront/studio spaces - If operating a business in a storefront must obtain the appropriate Town of Grand Lake business license. When applicants are equally qualified, preference may be given to households where one or more members: - Identify as part of the creative or cultural industries - Interested in leading classes or workshops at the adjacent makerspace (as a teacher/educator/collaborator) - Utilize the storefront/studio space for a creative purpose - Currently live or work full-time (32+ hours/week) in Grand Lake Area (ZIP 80447) Creatives and those who indicate one or more qualifications are invited to interview first.