August 22, 2023
Workforce Housing Community Breaks Ground in the Vail Valley
McIntosh Poris Architects recently broke ground on Siena Lake, a 600-unit workforce housing community in Vail Valley, Colorado.
“Development ROI on new housing in high-property-value regions of the country presents multiple design challenges,” says Michael Poris, AIA, principal of McIntosh Poris Architects. “In destination locations, creating housing communities that offer market-attractive prices can require in-depth research and planning,” Poris adds that, while cutting corners on material quality and offering fewer amenities can minimize construction costs, the initial savings are often undermined by increased long-term maintenance and higher vacancies.