Ski town Vail, located in Colorado, is developing a $189 million housing project called "Southface Vail" to provide more affordable living options for local workers. The complex will feature 268 residential units spread across three four-story buildings. These units will include 84 studio apartments, 100 one-bedroom apartments, and 84 two-bedroom units. The development will also include 257 parking spaces and amenities such as a fitness center, clubhouse, and a dedicated bus stop. Construction began in June 2025 and is expected to be completed by September 2028. The project was first planned nearly a decade ago, starting in 2017. Vail Mayor Barry Davis highlighted the importance of the project, emphasizing that the town considers its workers essential to its success. "Thinking about people as the lifeblood of your town, even as infrastructure, this is an investment that's important to us enough that we've invested significant dollars over the past few years," Davis said during a visit to the construction site. The housing will be available only to full-time employees of businesses in Eagle County, and the units must serve as their primary residence. The cost of renting an apartment in Vail is significantly higher than the national average. According to Zillow, the average monthly rent in Vail is $3,620, compared to the national average of $1,962. The Southface apartments will be more affordable, with monthly rents ranging from $1,600 to $2,500. The project is being built on a steep hillside with a slope of more than 40 percent, which Davis described as an "engineering feat." Vail has previously constructed affordable housing for local workers through the Timber Ridge Village project, which includes seven multi-family buildings with over 300 units. One of these buildings is already open, and the rest are scheduled to open gradually over time. The Southface Vail project is the latest effort to address the high cost of living in the area and support the local workforce.