September 2017

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Every Friday $2.2 Million in paychecks drive away from the county and our economy.

In order to enhance the social fabric of our community people must live and work in the same area. Those who do make an "investment" in their community by attending social events, frequenting restaurants, volunteering at their children's schools, shopping locally and supporting charitable causes.…

ARCHSeptember 25, 2017

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Who are the applicants?

Resort Personnel — Everyone from the folks that left the mint on your uncles pillow when he stayed at the lodge to the ski patrol person that rescued you with a toboggan when you blew your ACL in the bowls. Emergency Personnel — Right.. the guy…

ARCHSeptember 20, 2017

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COMMUNITY HOUSING: It’s a balancing act.

One might argue that Community Housing programs are unnecessary. " Let the free market forces level the playing field; do not engage in social engineering," is the cry heard most often. The problem with that point of view is that in order for the fee…

ARCHSeptember 14, 2017

News Publications

It’s simple: If you can’t afford to live here, you won’t work here.

The supply of moderately priced housing is critical to the economic viability of the Wood River Valley. Every employer facing hiring decisions is confronted with not being able to recommend affordable housing options for prospective employees. Until we, as a community, can create a supply…

ARCHSeptember 12, 2017

News Publications

Why does such a huge affordability gap exist in Blaine County?

According to the Idaho Department of Labor, wages in Blaine County are 2% higher than the rest of Idaho. Housing prices, however, are 57% higher than the rest of Idaho. The answer is attributable to several factors: First, there is a limited supply of affordable…

ARCHSeptember 8, 2017

News Publications

What is an affordability gap anyway?

An AFFORDABILITY GAP is the difference between the median selling price of homes and the amount purchasers (earning median household income) can afford to pay for them. Normally, purchasers with fixed wages are limited to a target purchase price of roughly 3 times their annual…

ARCHSeptember 5, 2017

Every Friday $2.2 Million in paychecks drive away from the county and our economy.

Who are the applicants?

COMMUNITY HOUSING: It’s a balancing act.

It’s simple: If you can’t afford to live here, you won’t work here.

Why does such a huge affordability gap exist in Blaine County?

What is an affordability gap anyway?

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