# Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Housing, Development, Public Lands, the Forest Service, & More w/ Jonathan Houck

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Published: 2026-06-08T15:24:35+00:00
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Today we’re talking about housing, affordable housing, development in mountain towns, public lands, and more with Gunnison County commissioner, Jonathan Houck , an avid mountain biker, skier, and former sponsored climber. Note: We Want to Hear From You! We’d love for you to share with us the stories or topics you’d like us to cover next month on Reviewing the News; ask your most pressing mountain town advice questions, or offer your hot takes for us to rate. Email us at: info@blisterreview.com RELATED LINKS: Get Yourself Covered: BLISTER+ See our Updated Mtn Bike Buyer’s Guide Enter Our Free Weekly Gear Giveaways Our Other Mtn Town Economics Conversations: Ep. 390: Mountain Town Economics 2.0: Telluride Update w/ Jason Blevins Ep. 389: Telluride Closes, Ski Patrol Strikes, & the Future of Ski Resorts w/ Jason Blevins CRAFTED Ep 47: How to Design a Well-Crafted, Affordable Home w/ Zack Giffin Ep. 275: Mtn Town Economics: Zack Giffin on Skiing, Tiny Homes, & Big Solutions Ep. 270: Mtn Town Economics & Outdoor Recreation Ep. 180: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 3: Developing Housing, Addressing Climate Change, & Mitigating Megafires w/ Scott Ehlert   Ep. 179: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 2: Housing, Community, & Core Values w/ Troy Russ Ep. 177: Mtn Town Economics, Pt 1: Affordable Housing, Short-Term Rentals, & More w/ Jenny Stuber TOPICS & TIMES: New BLISTER+ Members (1:21) Houck: Climber, Skier, Mtn Biker (2:42) How Did You Get into Politics? (5:59) Duties of a County Commissioner? (9:25) Affordable Housing Updates (12:10) Pushback (22:39) Quality of Space & Numerous Stakeholders (28:30) Managing Federal Lands (48:05) Houck’s 10-Year Prediction (59:17) CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PODCASTS: Blister Cinematic CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas GEAR:30 Hosted on…

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