At the October 22 housing meeting, it was confirmed that Big Sky has a major affordable housing crisis. What do you see as a solution?
Mina Turturica,Big Sky, Mont.
Private housekeeper
“They should build more employee housing, not like the condos just built in Town Center – those are too expensive. More like the Mountain Lodge up at the resort but with better facilities, something clean and affordable. I heard Mountain Lodge had bed bugs. If employers offer you housing, it should be clean and safe to live in, but of course there aren’t many employers in Big Sky that offer housing anyway.” Follow up: Who are “they”?
“The resort. The ones that actually own Big Sky Resort, it’s their job to secure employees with everything.”
“We as business owners recognize and are affected by the housing situation firsthand. It’s harder to find employees because of it. I think the big players in the community, such as Big Sky Resort, Spanish Peaks and Yellowstone Club; need to step up and build employee-housing units. Developers in the area also need to consider more affordable real estate for working-class, year round residents. The current [housing] options, affordable or not, are so restricted with HOA rules.”
Daniel and Jacqueline Cook,Foresthill, Calif.
Both self-employed
Daniel: “Give some incentives for developers to build affordable housing and infrastructure, whether it be tax breaks or some other form of incentive. For every one dollar of profit a developer makes on a higher-end development, a certain percentage of that dollar should go back into affordable housing projects that yield lower profit margins. That should be a requirement to come and build here.”
Jacqueline: “If a developer wants to make significant profit from this community, is it not an obligation to return a portion of that profit back into the community that is being burdened by their development? This could include affordable housing that is environmentally sustainable – [using techniques] similar to LEED certification [and] solar.”
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
July 29 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 7 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description
Event Details
Hike Big Sky is a FREE guided hike for our community and visitors alike. A different trail will be featured each Monday at 9 a.m. Visit BSCO.org for trail description information. Please wear layers, bring water and snacks. Bear spray recommended.
Time
August 5 (Monday) 9:00 am - October 7 (Monday) 12:00 pm
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by
Event Details
Bike Big Sky is a FREE community mountain biking group with BSCO and Gallatin Alpine Sports. Meet at posted locations at 6 p.m. Monday evenings. Visit BSCO.org or swing by GAS for ride information.
Time
August 5 (Monday) 6:00 pm - October 14 (Monday) 6:00 pm
Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be
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Join Santosha, BASE and Gourmet Gals to bring you a donation based all levels community yoga lunch break class every Wednesday throughout the summer. It will be taught by a variety of teachers from Santosha and BASE. This summer all proceeds will go to Big Sky Band-Aid, aside from the first one on the 26th that is happening during Pride week- all funds donated for that class will go to Big Sky OUT. A delicious lunch will also be served by Gourmet Gals following our practice each Wednesday (included in donation). You are welcome to donate with cash at the event or you can Venmo @Santoshabigsky and make a note for Community Yoga. Hope to see you in the Park!
Time
August 7 (Wednesday) 12:00 pm - October 7 (Monday) 1:00 pm