‘Dear Steamboat’ immersive exhibit puts faces, names to numbers behind local affordability crisis

The article highlights Dear Steamboat, an immersive exhibit that brings the Yampa Valley’s affordability crisis to life by combining local data with personal stories from residents struggling with housing, childcare, and rising living costs. Through photography, storytelling, and interactive experiences, the exhibit aims to humanize the challenges behind the statistics, spark community conversations, and inspire collective action toward a more affordable future.