RSS Member Alex Theophilus’ Study of Rural Gentrification Dilemmas Featured in Salt Lake Tribune

The work of RSS Member Alex Theophilus has been featured in several recent stories in the Salt Lake Tribune.  Theophilus is studying community responses to short-term rentals and other aspects of rural gentrification at Bear Lake, which straddles the Utah-Idaho state line. 

“Some residents surveyed worry that neighborhoods with many of [short-term rental] properties lose the stability and relationships that come from long-term neighbors . . .There were lots of folks we talked to who were concerned that the community is developing in a way that caters to wealthier tourists or wealthier newcomers and that the values and considerations of longtime community members aren’t necessarily being taken into account as frequently as some folks wish they would.” — Alex Theophilus, Utah State University  

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Theophilus also discussed his work on KSL Radio here.