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Aspen council schedules Habitat for Humanity briefing on modular housing in November
Summary
Habitat for Humanity asked to brief council on a proposal for modular/factory‑built units; staff said the earliest work-session slot available is November and council supported scheduling the presentation while noting potential procurement/conflict issues if Habitat bids on local development parcels.
Ward told council that Habitat for Humanity requested a work session to present a proposal to produce modular workforce‑housing units and possibly build a factory facility. Staff confirmed Habitat had requested a brief and that the earliest available work‑session slot—because of the budget calendar—was in November.
Council members signaled support for hearing Habitat's pitch but raised a caution: if Habitat might later bid on local development parcels the council should be careful about potential procurement conflicts. "I definitely support hearing what they have," Ward said, while noting concerns that Habitat might bid on the lumberyard property. Staff said Habitat told them it would not be bidding on that property, and council agreed to add the briefing to a future work session calendar.
No funding decision was made at the Sept. 9 meeting; the item was scheduled for a staff‑arranged work session in November for council to review the organization’s plan and any financial ask.
