Spectacular Region Resists Airport Expansion

A ski town in an environmentally spectacular region debates the impact of an airport expansion.

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September 7, 2003, 9:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

"Mammoth Lakes is a ski town, and one of its charms has always been that feeling of remoteness. But the town government and corporate investors want to spend nearly one billion dollars (U.S.) to turn the place into an international resort destination to rival Aspen, Vail, and Whistler. Many residentseven some who stand to benefit from the expected rise in property valuesare heartsick at the prospect."

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

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