Joint boards to vote on whether to keep Pennrose at 90 Virginian Lane
On July 14, Teton County commissioners and the Jackson Town Council will decide whether to proceed with Pennrose for 221 deed-restricted homes at 90 Virginian Lane, or end negotiations and wait until 2027.
Teton County commissioners and the Jackson Town Council are set to vote July 14 on whether to proceed with Pennrose as the development partner for the 90 Virginian Lane housing project, a choice between building the proposed neighborhood now or cutting the developer loose and waiting until 2027. Staff frame it plainly: “Board and Jackson Town Council ("Council") will vote on a path forward for 90 Virginian Lane.” 90 Virginian Lane packet
If the boards choose to keep Pennrose, staff recommend moving ahead with either Option 1B or 1C, both described as 221 homes with a 70 percent rental and 30 percent ownership split, and a total public investment listed as $45 million. For those of us who care about the valley’s wildlife and air, the land use question is not abstract: the packet argues that concentrating housing in town reduces commuter miles and emissions, and it puts the project under the Comprehensive Plan’s Ecosystem Stewardship value. The same report says, “By placing households close to their jobs, local convenience, recreational amenities,” the development “will positively impact GHG Emissions.” Special joint meeting packet
Background
As of July 2026, the outcome of the Teton County and Jackson Town Council vote on proceeding with Pennrose for the 90 Virginian Lane affordable housing project is not documented in available sources.
Latest: 2026-07-14 — Teton County Board of Commissioners and Jackson Town Council scheduled a vote on whether to proceed with Pennrose for the 90 Virginian Lane affordable housing project. Outcome not documented.
curated as of 2026-07-10
The Virginian housing plan was paused in 2026 after major public investment, leaving over $28 million in sunk costs and delaying affordable housing in Teton County.
Latest: 2026-06 — Town Council failed to support moving forward; County voted to pause project until at least June 30, 2026.
curated as of 2026-08-05
90 Virginian Lane was acquired in 2023 for $28M using SPET, mitigation, and Town housing funds, with $18M in tax-exempt bonds. Planned as a 221-unit workforce housing project, its development awaits final approval as of 2026.
Latest: 2026-07 — Town and County deliberating next steps for development; staff and Pennrose recommend proceeding with 221-unit mixed-income workforce housing plan. Alternatives, including continued interim use, are discussed if delayed.
curated as of 2026-11-01
Source Documents
| Date | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2026 | 90 Virginian Lane Affordable Workforce Housing Development Agenda Packet | packet |
| July 14, 2026 | Special Joint Meeting Agenda Packet | packet |