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Challenges of Living in Steamboat Springs, Colorado

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What is the primary source of funding proposed for building more than 2,200 housing units in Steamboat?

Private donations from local residents

Revenue generated from short-term rentals

Funds allocated from the city's general budget

State and federal grants (correct)

What has caused a divide among residents in mountain and resort communities when it comes to addressing the housing problem?

Concerns about the impact of housing developments on local wildlife

Opposition to the construction of affordable housing units

Disagreement on the effectiveness of short-term rental restrictions

Debate over funding sources for housing projects (correct)

What is the main predicament faced by mountain and resort communities in terms of housing?

Lack of interest from wealthy individuals in buying properties

Inadequate infrastructure to support housing developments

Unaffordability of housing for the majority of residents (correct)

Limited availability of land for housing development

What restrictions are proposed for the sale and rental of properties in the Brown Ranch development?

Residents must meet a certain income threshold, work locally, and live in the unit full-time Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the city council vote regarding the Brown Ranch plan in Steamboat?

Approved the plan despite opposition from local residents Signup and view all the answers

What action did opponents of the Brown Ranch project take after the city council's approval?

Collected signatures to get the development placed on a ballot for voter decision Signup and view all the answers

What has caused home prices to nearly double in Steamboat and other mountain towns?

Pandemic-fueled real estate boom driven by remote workers, second-home buyers, and short-term rental investors Signup and view all the answers

Why have some positions in Steamboat gone unfilled for more than two years?

Housing costs making it difficult for employees to find accommodation Signup and view all the answers

What has the local ski resort resorted to in order to provide housing for its employees?

Leasing a hotel Signup and view all the answers

Why are high-income professionals also struggling to find housing in small, rural communities?

Real estate boom driven by remote workers and second-home buyers Signup and view all the answers

What has been the trend with housing in Steamboat according to Loryn Duke?

Houses are now for guests and hotels are for employee housing Signup and view all the answers

What challenge are employees in Steamboat facing when it comes to finding accommodation?

Not receiving sufficient salary to afford homes in the community Signup and view all the answers