The Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition and Solutions Journalism Network partnered in the Fall to make a series of stories addressing housing issues across the mountain west. Two of those stories, produced by Sarah Flower are posted below, listen by clicking the text.

Story 1

Access to affordable housing is a crisis that many mountain towns in Colorado are facing. In the last several years, Durango in particular, has seen a drastic increase in housing prices while the supply of homes on the market is dwindling. KDUR’s Sarah Flower reports on ideas the city and it’s consultants are hoping to move forward with and implement in the months and years ahead. 

Story 2

Fort Lewis College has seen one of biggest increases in their freshman class in years. While welcomed news to many, this increase puts a strain on campus housing for students. This also comes at a time when the college is tackling workforce housing issues for their faculty and staff. KDUR’s Sarah Flower reports on what the college is looking at for possible solutions. 

Removal of Clock Tower Panels

Sarah Flower reported on the removing of the Boarding School Panels from the Clock Tower on the Fort Lewis College Campus.