402 Main Street
We’re rebuilding a place worthy of this corner and our community.
Help us shape what comes next.
A Fresh Start on a Historic Corner
402 Main Street has been through a lot — once a home to thriving small businesses, then struck by fire and left as a scar in the heart of downtown.
Now, we’re rebuilding — not just a building, but a place where life happens. We want to identify the highest and best use for this important corner - right now, we’re considering a general store and soda fountain, a co-working space, and open opportunities for new local businesses. Most importantly, we want this to be a place that feels welcoming — where people run into neighbors, linger a little longer, and feel proud of what Lyons is becoming. Our intention is that what comes next will honor this corner’s history, and serve Lyons’ future.
Bringing Everyday Life Back to Main Street
In practical terms, we’re rebuilding a 10,000-square-foot, two-story, mixed-use building that looks like it belongs here — using brick and locally sourced sandstone, with space for several street-level storefronts.
But it’s more than a building. Every part of the design — from the architecture to the businesses we’re creating — is meant to bring energy and everyday life back to Main Street. To drive foot traffic. To support our neighbors. To help people stay in town for the things they need, and spend their time and dollars locally. We’re building a space that elevates downtown as a whole — because a rising tide really does lift all boats.
What We’re Working on for 402 Main Street:
Space for New Local Businesses
Street Level
We're listening to what Lyons needs. We’re activating the building with two operating businesses, but the remaining 2-3 storefronts will be available for lease, with the intent of finding businesses that bring life, services, and vitality to downtown Lyons year-round.
General Store + Soda Fountain
Street Level
We’re conceptualizing plans for a general store, which would offer household basics, useful items, gifts, toys, and products from Lyons makers — plus an old-fashioned soda fountain with ice cream, drinks, and snacks. We’re also exploring private mailboxes, shipping services, and partnerships with other service providers so you can spend less time driving out of town and more time enjoying (and investing in) Lyons.
Coworking + Meeting Space
Second Floor
We’re exploring a coworking space for the second floor, designed to be affordable workspace for remote workers, entrepreneurs, and creative professionals. We’re still thinking through what layouts are best for this community, but are planning for open (first come, first served) desks, private offices, meeting rooms, phone booths, and an oversized wraparound deck with unmatched mountain views perfect for collaborating and events.
By bringing more people, more often, to the heart of town, we can strengthen our local economy, support the businesses that make Lyons vibrant, and create a virtuous cycle of people supporting places — and places supporting people.
Help keep Lyons, Lyons.
We Need Your Voice
The new 402 Main will create jobs, invite new businesses, and bring energy back to the center of town. It will help Lyons become more resilient, less seasonal, and more full of life year-round.
We’ve been in conversation with the Town, local boards, and small business owners to shape a strong foundation — and now we’re inviting input from the wider community, including potential tenants, to help guide what comes next.
What everyday essentials would you buy here instead of driving to Boulder or Longmont?
Would you use co-working space — and what amenities matter most?
What’s missing in downtown Lyons that you’d love to see?
Are you a maker, artist, or small-scale retailer who might be interested in renting a booth in a shared retail space?
Whether you’re a neighbor, a parent, a remote worker, or a frequent visitor — your ideas will help shape this space and help us understand what Lyons needs and wants most.
We’re listening. Click below to take the survey and help shape the future of Main Street.
Takes 5-7 Minutes. | Your input shapes what we build.