San Jose State University Development and Sustainability Questions

Business Finance

  1. Explain the development process for ski areas. What are the variables developers need to be aware of?
  2. What aspects need to be considered in the development of a mountain base area? How can resorts design the base area to balance the needs of both skiers and non-skiers?
  3. In regards to development and sustainability, there is the opinion that says development and the environment are incompatible. Do you disagree or agree? Why? How have mountain-based resorts responded to this type of opinion?

Answers should take up about two pages.