Revelbroke

Episode 5: Our “un-broke” future

The future is in our hands. To some degree at least. We recap the dream, the reality, and the tools we have to steer toward the direction we want. Rodney Payne, of Destination Think, leaves us with a big vision and perspective on what is achievable and how to get there. We’ve come a long way, and decided to end Season 1 and hit reset. Next time you hear from us, it’ll be about the nuts and bolts of affordable development in Revelstoke. We’ll be bringing you interviews with local decision makers about where our community goes from here. In the meantime, tell us what you think! Follow @revelbroke on instagram and look out for the next season. And if you’re so inclined , tell us what you think! What you liked, what’s on your mind and what we should add to Season 2.

Episode 4: Development and Tourism

Housing is the biggest crisis we face. We get a picture of what it's like to manage, buy & build properties in Revelstoke. Robyn Goldsmith of Tourism Revelstoke introduces us to the concept of destination management, with resident affordability being the top priority that a recent survey emphasized. Then we look back on the ground we've covered so far, to see what we can learn as a community.

Episode 3 - Affording Resort Communities

Episode Three: Mountain towns are beautiful.  But when the word gets out, wealth moves in. Gloria Lui, author of How to Save a Ski Town, talks about gentrification. The divide leads to poverty and in our town, and poverty is often invisible. We hear why, from Sheena Wells and Erin Maclachlan from Community Connections, a local organization that supports people experiencing poverty through a wide range of programming. Donate to Community Connections [https://community-connections.ca/get-involved/donate/#donatetoday] - Choose to support Social Programs, the Food Bank, Social Justice, Summer Day Camps, or Youth Support Gloria Liu [https://gloria-liu.com/]'s Articles in Outside Magazine How to Save a Ski Town [https://www.outsideonline.com/culture/essays-culture/how-to-save-a-ski-town-west-tourism-economy/] How to Throw Bombs, Save Lives, and Raise a Family in Paradise on $22 an hour [https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/snow-sports/ski-patrol-union-vail/]

Episode 2: Living the dream & Revelstoke culture

We chat with Jenny Stuber, author and professor of sociology. Our questions are focused on Aspen: once upheld as a model for affordable mountain towns, now the quintessential American ski-town gone wrong.  Newcomers show up in Revelstoke with ideas of what life will be like. We check in with a handful of 'locals' that tell us their version of the Revelstoke dream. Aspen and the American Dream by Dr. Jenny Stuber Dream Purchase Link [https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520306608/aspen-and-the-american-dream]

Episode 1 - How'd we get here?

We talk to long-time residents for historical context on the economics of employment and housing.  Jill Zacharias, author of Revelstoke's first Poverty Reduction Strategy, provides perspective as an experienced advocate for those experiencing poverty. Links: Jill Zacharias' current organization - Tamarack Institute: tamarackcommunity.ca [http://tamarackcommunity.ca/]