FRISCO — In recognition of its work on the Peak One affordable neighborhood, the Town of Frisco was recently given an excellence award for outstanding planning by the Colorado Chapter of the American Planning Association.

According to Frisco spokeswoman Theresa Paul, the Peak One project was selected due to its positive effect on the community, and for its “start-to-finish” planning. It also was acknowledged for coming to fruition through the public process, and for the visionary leadership of the town council.

The planning process for the Peak One Parcel began in 2007 and was finalized in 2008; it was a collaborative public process that involved over 200 citizens, residents and business owners. In August 2009, the Town of Frisco entered into a partnership with Ten Mile Partners, LLC, for the development of the Peak One neighborhood. The project will result in a year-round residential neighborhood of 70 homes owned by local working professionals and their families. Construction of the neighborhood began earlier this summer.

The Town of Frisco will receive the Excellence Award during the Colorado APA Annual Conference in Steamboat Springs in October. The APA (American Planning Association) is a nonprofit organization focusing on providing leadership, education and support for community planning.