Crestone identified several community needs to support its growing population, including a community hall, performing arts facility, library, demonstration kitchen, youth center, greenhouses, and community gardens. The design consolidates these diverse programs into a single structure with phased construction to ensure financial feasibility.

Throughout conceptual and schematic design phases, community engagement meetings helped refine the project scope to meet the town’s evolving needs. The design emphasizes sustainability through strategic building orientation, green spaces, and solar-ready roof infrastructure.