Topic – Induced Development

Proactive commercial taxation possible in Vermont

Encourage property improvement

Matt Dietrichson, Jan 12, 12.

Planners in Newport City, Vermont are considering “reformed tax structures” to give downtown property owners an incentive to fix up…

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Chron Editorial Board

Let's address Houston's dams

Jay Blazek Crossley, Oct 04, 11.

Let's address Houston's dam problem before building SH99

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Katy residents upset by SH99 noise

State will not pay for barrier

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jul 19, 11.

Residents of neighborhoods developed in response to the construction of SH99 are upset about freeway noise, but TXDOT is unlikely to fund barriers.

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Central Texas toll roads losing money

Not enough induced development

Jay Blazek Crossley, Jul 19, 11.

The Central Texas toll road system, built and operated by TXDOT around the Austin region, is not making enough money and is being subsidized with public money.

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