By makenzie
“All great points about keeping, and keeping happy, employees. We believe the private sector can impact positive change in employee retention, too. Many attributes of the mtn hive will contribute to workforce retention, not the least of which is available employer master leasing.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Employee Retention Key to Success Richard Branson is … Continued
By makenzie
“Proposing a 70% resident occupancy deed restriction is part of the mtn hive’s pledge to serving those who serve the community.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Supply and Demand for Housing Way out of Whack As Stephen Covey famously said, “The main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing.” We’re failing at this … Continued
By makenzie
“An interesting take on the importance of more workforce housing inventory’s high value in resort towns. Inventory more valuable than cash? The mtn hive will add housing inventory to a sorely underserved market of people looking for studio options” ~mtn hive~ Aspen Times: Increasing Housing Inventory Works Better Than Increasing Employees’ Pay Aspen Skiing Co. … Continued
By makenzie
“Ongoing research and polls illustrate the need for new and creative housing options. From Vail to Gypsum our community’s needs for workforce housing continue to grow.” ~mtn hive~ Vail Daily: Public Says Housing a big Problem in Vail Survey VAIL — Town officials won’t ask voters for a housing tax this year, but the … Continued
By makenzie
“Words are powerful, and so is reframing conversations about critical issues. “Workforce Housing”, “Affordable Housing”, “Community Housing”, regardless of what term it’s referred to by the challenges to our community’s economy, livability and ability to attract and retain employees, friends and neighbors are at stake. The mtn hive concept was created with this challenge in … Continued
By makenzie
At the mtn hive, we believe that your home should be more than just where you sleep. Beyond a place to stay, this article dives into the added or secondary benefits of co-living, including the added benefits to personal and professional growth. ~mtn hive~ Why Coliving? Live, work and play with like-minded people. Coliving can … Continued
By makenzie
Yet again, we love when great minds come together to find innovative ways to make workforce housing work. David O. Williams explores the benefits of modular building in this Vail Daily article. Modular building is becoming popular in Eagle County for both residential and commercial projects. Could the economies of modular building be a step … Continued
By makenzie
“As the trend in “Micro Unit” housing expands, so does acceptability as a common way to live. Micro Units, co-living and the economy of sharing are all ways to keep costs down and provide desperately needed community housing. Way to go, Denver!” ~mtn hive~ Denver’s latest big idea for affordable housing is tiny apartments (some … Continued
By makenzie
We hate to see our favorite local businesses suffering. Housing the Eagle County workforce has been a top priority for years. However, sometimes the human element is lost in statistics. This Vail Daily article from one year ago puts a face to the challenges local business owners have in hiring and retaining workers. Unfortunately, most … Continued
By makenzie
The mtn hive development team’s own Makenzie Mueller sat down with the Vail Daily’s Scott Miller to discuss the hurdles she and others face in trying to relocate to, or back to, the Vail Valley. Community housing options are in short supply and many go to extreme lengths to “live the dream”. Her firsthand experience … Continued