The brand-new Conifer Commons in Winter Park offers over 330 beds in a mix of studios and single units with communal kitchens, living spaces, and bathrooms.
The project is notable for three reasons: It was a collaborative effort that took into account feedback from the community and the town, and it went up fast — the project used modular construction so the structures could be built offsite during the snowy, winter months and then shipped in. Most notably, the project is located on ski resort land, so employees don’t have to drive or take a bus to work. The area is walkable and Conifer Commons is located just yards away from Winter Park Resort’s Cabriolet lift, which leads to the mountain’s base area.
It’s no secret that ski town housing is a problem—locals are moving farther and farther away from the slopes in exchange for lower rent, or giving up on the dream completely. But what’s happening to the people who wake up every day to ensure the ski area and its amenities are operable? The people who make sure the runs are groomed, the lifts are turning, and skis are waxed? Ski area employees—many of whom are seasonal—are also facing the housing crisis. There are plenty of jobs, but where are they supposed to live? Winter Park’s new Conifer Commons’ modular design means that building components were constructed off site and shipped in so the development could be completed quickly—a boon for snowy mountain communities.
Lifties, ticket scanners, and groomers make your favorite ski area hum, but they can’t work if they can’t find an affordable place to live.
LIVE & WORK IN A NEW WAY
Recognizing the crisis-level need for local housing for seasonal and year-round workers, in Eighteen months , Conifer Commons is Complete and Residents have moved in. The project was a collaborative effort between local officials and public/private organizations, including Winter Park Resort, Alterra Mountain Company, Saunders Construction, the Town of Winter Park, Winter Park Recreation Association and others.
Conifer Commons is located just off U.S. Highway 40 and Winter Park Drive, near the main entrance to the resort, providing employee residents with close-in accessibility to the resort and transit.
HIGHLIGHTS OF CONIFER COMMONS
· A 330+ bed workforce housing complex
· Local housing for seasonal and year-round employees
· Sustainable modular construction, ready for solar
· Walk to work, recreation and entertainment
· A mix of studios, and single units
· Communal kitchens and living spaces
· Provides every resident a lockable room with privacy
The Conifer Commons project is a great example of how communities can come together to address the workforce housing crisis. By working together, we can create more sustainable and affordable housing options for the people who make our communities thrive.
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