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What is the primary source of funding proposed for building more than 2,200 housing units in Steamboat?
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?
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?
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?
What restrictions are proposed for the sale and rental of properties in the Brown Ranch development?
What was the outcome of the city council vote regarding the Brown Ranch plan in Steamboat?
What was the outcome of the city council vote regarding the Brown Ranch plan in Steamboat?
What action did opponents of the Brown Ranch project take after the city council's approval?
What action did opponents of the Brown Ranch project take after the city council's approval?
What has caused home prices to nearly double in Steamboat and other mountain towns?
What has caused home prices to nearly double in Steamboat and other mountain towns?
Why have some positions in Steamboat gone unfilled for more than two years?
Why have some positions in Steamboat gone unfilled for more than two years?
What has the local ski resort resorted to in order to provide housing for its employees?
What has the local ski resort resorted to in order to provide housing for its employees?
Why are high-income professionals also struggling to find housing in small, rural communities?
Why are high-income professionals also struggling to find housing in small, rural communities?
What has been the trend with housing in Steamboat according to Loryn Duke?
What has been the trend with housing in Steamboat according to Loryn Duke?
What challenge are employees in Steamboat facing when it comes to finding accommodation?
What challenge are employees in Steamboat facing when it comes to finding accommodation?