About UsAspen Pitkin Employee Housing Inc (APEHI), formed in 1978 by community leaders concerned over the escalating loss of attainable housing in the Aspen area, is a non-profit Colorado corporation, and recognized as a charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. APEHI’s current mission is to continue to promote the preservation and development of attainable housing in the entire Roaring Fork Valley. In other words, good housing cheap!
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Who We Are |
Our efforts began before the creation of the Aspen Pitkin County Housing Authority and we continue to strive to provide quiet, non-political leadership and facilitation. It is the philosophy of the organization that effectiveness is gained through judicious action, rather than controversy and conflict. The organization works under the leadership of a board of directors whose members possess the diversity of skills needed to fulfill APEHI’s mission.
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Our History |
APEHI constructed and operates the 33-unit Hunter Longhouse in Aspen, a popular rental property with a proven track record of exceptional community and affordability. APEHI also facilitates discussions with public entities, developers, management companies and property owners. Trainors Landing in Aspen, formerly known as the Barbee Family Partners Property, came into being as APEHI worked closely with the property owners to gain land use entitlements for an employee housing neighborhood.
Other efforts include APEHI’s instrumental role in the creation of the Roaring Fork Valley’s chapter of Habitat for Humanity. APEHI also initiated the creation of Common Ground, a co-housing community located in Aspen, by sponsoring workshops that introduced the co-housing concept locally. APEHI completed analysis work in the potential land exchange between Pitkin County and the United States Forest Service for a potential attainable housing project at the Forest Service’s Administrative Offices site in Aspen. |