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Comparing the Strong Towns and YIMBY Approaches to the Housing Crisis

The Strong Towns Podcast

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Financing Housing Improvements through Special Assessments

This chapter explores special assessments as a financing option for local governments to support housing improvements, especially for elderly homeowners. It also delves into the complexities and controversies surrounding Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and its dual role in promoting affordable housing and potential misuse in unnecessary developments.

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