Posts by Daniel Herriges — Strong Towns

Daniel Herriges is an urban planner and writer, and the Content Manager for Strong Towns, an organization that supports a model of development that allows America's cities, towns and neighborhoods to become financially strong and resilient. Daniel has a Master's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning from the University of Minnesota. He lives in Sarasota, Florida.

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  Our property tax system rewards neglect and punishes investment in struggling neighborhoods

  HousingBy Daniel Herriges (Strong Towns) March 11, 2019 19

  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

  DevelopmentBy Daniel Herriges (Strong Towns) July 30, 2018 33

  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…