Camino Colibri

Camino Colibri, a 34-unit affordable housing community, was designed for agricultural workers in Southern Oregon. Developed in response to the 2020 Almeda Fire—the most destructive wildfire in Oregon’s recorded history—the project supports families displaced by the loss of more than 2,600 homes across southern Oregon. MG2 partnered with local organizations to create a multifamily complex that brings residents together into shared spaces reflective of their values. The process included extensive engagement with community members to determine concerns and priorities that shaped the final design.

Working closely with CASA of Oregon and Coalición Fortaleza, community-centered organizations, the design team listened intently to local voices that helped to inform key decisions, including site configuration, shared spaces, unit layouts, and interior features. Open kitchens were prioritized to accommodate family cooking and gatherings. Residences were designed to maximize natural daylight and include balconies and patios that connect to outdoor areas. Windows face the playground, allowing parents to keep an eye on their children while cooking.

Camino Colibri is made up of three residential buildings bordering a shared lawn, playground, and communal garden—spaces intended to encourage daily interaction and social connection. The community building includes meeting spaces, a shared kitchen, a covered patio, outdoor barbeques, and a basketball court.

The name Camino Colibri—or “path of the hummingbird”—was chosen by the community. Representing resilience and the residents’ connection to agricultural work, the hummingbird is featured in two larger-than-life murals on the development’s exterior, visible from the sidewalk.

Camino Colibri addresses a need for affordable housing in the region and reflects MG2’s collaborative, community-informed approach to design.