March newsletter has been sent to our mailing list and is now available to read by following THIS LINK

Sunstone Housing Collaborative, along with the development team for the Ashland Attainable Housing Project will host an opportunity for all interested community members to attend a listening and feedback session on March 20, 2025 from 4-6pm in the library at Ashland High School.

Providing a “first look” event for the Ashland School District staff, Sunstone hosted a listening and feedback session that included the development team and Sunstone board members.

Sunstone’s Executive Director and Board Chair hosted an info table at this year’s community fair organized by the Ashland Housing and Human Services Committee. It was a great opportunity to connect with community leaders and folks interested in learning more about affordable housing in Ashland. We also had some informative conversations with folks looking for affordable housing.

Read more HERE

Sunstone development team attended a Pre-App review for the Ashland Attainable Housing Project with the City of Ashland planning department.

For an inside look at the pre-app, click HERE

Just released: February Newsletter Update, read HERE

Starting this month, Sunstone will release a monthly newsletter to update the community on the progress of the Ashland Attainable Housing Project.

Read the January 2025 Newsletter HERE

The selected development team has made available their proposal response to the RFP for the Ashland Attainable Housing Project.
You can find the proposal HERE

Stay tuned for announcements about upcoming community events which will provide opportunity to meet the developer team, ask questions and provide feedback.

Just Completed: Progress report for July-December, 2024

Ashland School Board approves recommendation for development team for Ashland Attainable Housing Project.

Ashland News article HERE
View Presentation Slides HERE
View Meeting Recording HERE

Ashland.news photo by Bob Palermini

Development update presented to the Ashland School Board and community.

Visit HERE to view a recording of the public meeting.

With nearly 40 individuals in attendance both online and in person, we held a pre-proposal meeting to clarify priorities for the RFP and provide an opportunity to initiate the inquiry period.

To see the full presentation visit HERE

Sunstone Housing Collaborative, on behalf of the Ashland School District, is pleased to announce the release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for developers interested in partnering on an affordable housing project in Ashland. We invite qualified developers to review the RFP and submit proposals that support our shared vision for sustainable, inclusive housing.

To see the full press release visit HERE
To view the full RFP visit HERE

Sunstone Housing Collaborative is excited to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Oregon Child Development Coalition. This partnership will bring on-site childcare to our upcoming mixed-income housing development, providing convenient, quality childcare services that support working families and foster a strong community.

Sunstone Housing Collaborative and Arkitek: Design and Architecture Firm have partnered to create a Master Plan for this project that integrates both community input and best practices in universal design and environmental stewardship. Together, they are developing a plan that reflects the values and needs voiced through initial feedback, ensuring the new housing aligns with community priorities. Arkitek’s expertise in sustainable design guides environmentally friendly building practices, reducing the project’s ecological footprint. By incorporating universal design, the Master Plan will offer accessible and adaptable spaces for residents of all abilities, including essential accommodations for onsite childcare and families, creating an inclusive, sustainable housing model for Ashland’s future.

Our executive director attended the Housing Oregon conference to network and explore the latest innovations and learn about established best practices in affordable housing development. She returned with valuable insights that will strengthen Sunstone's efforts to bring new attainable housing to Ashland.

Ashland School Board approves Master Services agreement with Sunstone Housing Collaborative to fill the role of administration, research, community engagement, funding and facilitation of RFP process to discern the potential viability of building attainable housing on land owned by the school district that will support ASD staff as well as families.

Sunstone’s purpose is, among other things, to advance and support the District’s educational mission, including the District’s efforts to attract and retain qualified employees and families with school aged children through the development of below-market-rate housing.

        Sunstone’s board of directors are volunteers dedicated to the role of housing in the District’s success. For that reason, the board includes two representatives from ASD board of directors.

View the recorded meeting HERE

Sunstone was invited to JPR for a segment on the Jefferson Exchange to discuss the project with AllCare Health representative Julie Akins

Hear the full interview HERE

Allcare Health helps launch the beginning of Sunstone with a sizeable grant that will support land acquisition and organizational capacity building .

Read more HERE

Ashland City Council, upon recommendations by city’s staff and Housing and Human Services Advisory Committee, awarded Sunstone a total of $62,500 as well as a provisional $126,660 from the CDBG.

Read more HERE

Ashland School Board announces designation of property at E. Main and Mountain Ave. for future development of attainable housing for district staff and Ashland families.

Watch the announcement HERE at 02:14

Increasing Enrollment Committee presents proposal to pursue development of attainable housing upon land currently owned by ASD.
Watch full report HERE, starting at minute 36