Posts by Daniel Herriges — Strong Towns
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Our property tax system rewards neglect and punishes investment in struggling neighborhoods
Here's a startling fact I've learned about new development in many struggling older cities. I had to be told this several times, by several credible sources, before I really believed it, because it just didn't seem possible: There are whole cities where every single private development project receives some sort of tax abatement or incentive. Keep reading…
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Here’s why developers seem to only build luxury housing
Stop me if you've heard this one before: “Developers in my city are only building luxury housing. They're not building anything that ordinary people can afford.” Here are five reasons you might see your local developers primarily building homes that you and your neighbors can't afford. Keep reading…