Astoria Park Conservancy recently celebrated the completion of its new workforce housing and facilities building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce, marking an important milestone in Phase II of Astoria Park’s development.
Community members, project partners, elected officials, donors, and supporters gathered to recognize the achievement and the collective effort that brought the project to life. The event highlighted not only the completion of a new building but also the power of community investment in addressing one of Teton County’s most pressing challenges: workforce housing.
Executive Director Quinn McColly opened the ceremony by acknowledging the many individuals and organizations whose support made the project possible.
“As the new Executive Director, one of the things that has struck me most clearly is that nothing we do happens in isolation,” McColly said. “It is built on partnership. The supporters, elected officials, builders, staff, board members, and community are all part of an ecosystem of kindness that only thrives because of each of you.”
McColly described the project as a meaningful milestone for Astoria, while emphasizing that the true significance lies not only in what was built, but in how it will serve the community.
The newly completed building includes two workforce housing units that will be made available to local residents through a partnership with the Jackson/Teton County Housing Authority (JTCHA). While originally envisioned to support Astoria staff, the organization chose to make the units available to the broader workforce as an extension of its mission to serve the community.
“We have a team member who is now living in one of the units and we are fortunate that our other team members have stable housing.” McColly said.“That’s not something we take for granted, especially in a place like Teton County where housing availability continues to shape the fabric of the community.”
“Rather than simply holding this asset for ourselves, we’ve chosen to lean into our broader mission. Through our partnership with the Teton County Workforce Housing program, this building becomes something more—it becomes a way to support the people who make this valley function every day.”
McColly noted that the housing will help support the teachers, service workers, first responders, and other professionals who contribute to the vitality of the Jackson Hole community while helping preserve the character of the valley for future generations.
At the same time, he emphasized that the facility provides flexibility to support Astoria employees should future housing needs arise.
“Today is about community,” he said. “It’s about recognizing that when we invest thoughtfully, we can create solutions that extend beyond our immediate needs and contribute to something larger.”
Jackson Hole Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rick Howe applauded the project as an example of meaningful community collaboration.
“This project reflects the kind of partnership and investment that strengthens Jackson Hole for the future,” Howe said. “We’re proud to celebrate Astoria Park Conservancy’s leadership and commitment to supporting our local workforce.”
Following the ceremony, guests toured the new housing units and facilities building, learned more about the future of Astoria Park, and enjoyed refreshments and time at the hot springs.
McColly concluded the event with a message of gratitude to everyone who helped bring the project to life.
“To everyone who helped make this possible—our partners, supporters, and community leaders—thank you,” he said. “This building stands as a reflection of what we can accomplish together. This is not my accomplishment, and it is not Astoria’s accomplishment. This is our accomplishment—your accomplishment. I hope you leave today with a sense of ownership and pride in the fact that you are the ones who made this possible.”
Astoria Park Conservancy extends its sincere gratitude to the generous donors who supported the Campaign for Community Connection, as well as the many community partners, contractors, volunteers, and advocates whose contributions helped transform a vision into reality. Their support continues to create lasting benefits for both Astoria and the broader Jackson Hole community.
