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Pitkin County planners present economic and demographic indicators showing aging population, rising housing costs and visitor-driven intensity
Summary
Senior planner Hannah Hunt presented updated economic indicators and demographic trends to the commissioners, highlighting an aging resident population, increased local economic 'intensity' from tourism and spikes in housing prices and construction valuations as key drivers of local housing and workforce challenges.
Pitkin County planning staff presented an updated set of economic indicators and demographic analyses to the Board of County Commissioners on Feb. 11, describing trends that county planners say underlie pressure on local housing, services and transportation.
Senior long-range planner Hannah Hunt summarized multi-year data showing that Pitkin County’s permanent population has grown modestly compared with neighboring counties and the state, but county officials are seeing substantial “intensity”—larger numbers of visitors, higher occupancy peaks and more construction and redevelopment—that has a similar practical effect on local services.
Key points Hunt…
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