Speaking Locally 2017

NIMBY Jamboree: Creating a Healthy Community Through Workforce Housing

Wed Aug 2, 2017
6:00 AM - 4:15 PM
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NIMBY Jamboree
Creating a healthy community through workforce housing

Speaking Locally

with

Laurie Best

Scott Kratz

David O’Neil

George Ruther

Session 1:  August 2, 2017 | 8 a.m. – Noon

Session 2:  August 2, 2017 | 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Session 3:  August 3, 2017 | 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Antlers at Vail* | Lionshead Village

Nimby (Not In My Back Yard)
ˈnimbē/noun
Nimby; plural noun: Nimbys; plural noun: Nimbiess

Definition: a person who objects to the siting of something perceived as unpleasant or potentially dangerous in their own neighborhood, such as a landfill or hazardous waste facility, especially while raising no such objections to similar developments elsewhere.

SESSION 1 (August 2, 2017 | 8 a.m. – Noon)

The Jamboree kicks off Wednesday morning with a panel discussion from 9 – 10 a.m. called “The Magic Sauce: What are the key ingredients to successful projects?” featuring:

Laurie Best, senior planner, Town of Breckenridge

Scott Kratz, director, 11th Street Bridge Project, Washington DC)

David O’Neil, CEO & founder of Brynn Grey Partners, developer of Peak One and Wellington Communities

George Ruther, director, Town of Vail Community Development Department

This session also includes table discussions from 10 – 10:45 a.m. called “The Vision: What is your perfect answer to workforce housing?”and breakout sessions from 11 a.m. – noon on the following topics:

Understanding Land Swaps with Tom Glass, Founder, Western Land Group, Inc. & Melissa Sherburne AICP LEEDS AP, Director of Acquisitions, Brynn Grey Partners.
The Inner Workings of Public Private Partnerships with Laurie Best, Scott Kratz and David O’Neil
What’s the Role of Employers In Providing Housing Solutions? Hosted by Kristen Kenny Williams, Vail Resorts VP of Mountain Community Affairs; Molly Murphy, Property Manager & Housing Coordinator, Vail Valley Medical Center; Johannes Faessler, General Manager/President, Sonnenalp Resort of Vail
A Better Mouse Trap: Is a More Certain Development Process Possible? Hosted by George Ruther and Jen Wright

SESSION 2 (August 2, 2017 | 1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.)

Bus transportation generously provided by the Town of Vail

Participants will have the opportunity to tour two local projects.

Miller Ranch in Edwards: Built from 2003 to 2005, this is a deed-restricted for sale project comprised of 269 lofts, town homes and stand-alone homes. Katherine KT Gazunis former Eagle County Housing Director and Kim Williams, Managing Broker, The Valley Home Store will offer an overview presentation and tour of the project.

The second site visit will be Lion’s Ridge Apartment Homes in Vail. Recently completed, this 114 unit rental property was a redevelopment of The Timber Ridge project. George Ruther and developer Jen Wright, president of Wright & Company, will present introduce their work on project and lead a tour.

SESSION 3 (August 3, 2017 | 8 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.)

The Jamboree concludes on Thursday morning with a continental breakfast and town hall-style discussion, moderated by Chris Romer, President/CEO of the Vail Valley Partnership. Participants will have a chance to engage a distinguished panel and both revisit topics from day one and explore other matters of interest. This will be an open forum aimed at fostering interaction and education.
Clark Anderson, Executive Director, Community Builders
Elyse Howard, Director Eagle County Habitat for Humanity
Molly Murphy, Property Manager & Housing Coordinator, Vail Valley Medical Center
Mike Pearson, Owner Broker, NAI Mountain Commercial
Kim Williams, Managing Broker, The Valley Home Store
Kristen Kenny Williams, Vail Resorts VP of Mountain Community Affairs

*All events will take place in the Elk Room at Antlers at Vail unless otherwise noted. There is no parking at Antlers at Vail. Please park in the Lionshead Parking structure (free) and walk to the Antlers.

 

 

 

Presented in partnership with the Vail Valley Partnership.