Sept 17 2025 Communication Quiz - TEAMS & Do the challenges of further developing Mountain Resort Downs outweigh the benefits?” Debate Day!~ The Impact of the Proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park on Community Dynamics - From Assigned Stakeholder's Perspectives.

Attendance

*Photos

Silent Read 20 min

Communication Quiz - TEAMS Cart #3

Prep for Debate - 

The Impact of the Proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park on Community Dynamics

Groups:

Review and make notes on your main points (arguments). 

Select who will be speaking - goal - to have all members of your group participate. Follow guided questions from the document linked above.

Group prep for debate. 

Review of Topic: Debate. Structure.

Debate set up & implementation.

Man vs. Ram: Inside an Elite Ski Town's War Over Housing -  12 min

Viewing Questions:

Who are the stakeholders in this housing conflict

• What are each group’s arguments or concerns?

• Which stakeholders do you think have the strongest case, and why?

• Balance between environmental protection vs. human need

• The land proposed for the housing is habitat for bighorn sheep. How should communities decide when to protect nature and when to develop land for people’s needs?

• Can you think of ways to build housing without harming the environment, or compromise solutions?

Impact of rising housing costs in tourist/resort towns

• How does having lots of second homes and vacation rentals affect the people who live year-round and work in the town?

• What are social or economic consequences (e.g., workforce shortages, commuting long distances, community character)?

Role of government and corporations

• In the case of Vail, both the company (Vail Resorts) and town government are involved. What responsibilities do you think each has in solving the housing shortage?

• When (and how) should the government intervene (e.g. zoning laws, taxes, incentives, land purchase)?

Long-term vision and what kind of community people want

• The officials in the case mention that how housing is addressed in the next few years will define what the community looks like in 20–30 years. What kind of future do you think would be best?

• What compromises or policies would help ensure the town stays livable for workers, protects nature, but also remains attractive as a resort/tourist place?

Personal Journal Writing Question: Time to complete.

Overall Question - Do you think the challenges of further developing Mountain Resort Downs outweigh the benefits? Why or why not?