Planning November 2019

Planning November 2019

In November's issue of Planning, examine the double-edged sword of preemption. As state and federal preemption of local control is increasing, it can keep special interests from grabbing control — or obstruct local battles. Tax code changes are making low-income housing tax credits less valuable, and funding projects even harder. In the e-commerce age, delivery trucks are causing congestion in city streets — view eight strategies for successful freight planning.

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The Double-Edged Sword of Preemption

State and federal preemption of local control is on the rise. Brian Barth examines the implications for communities.
 

Freight Can't Wait

More delivery trucks are clogging city streets. Planner Tom Visée proposes eight strategies to keep them rolling.
 

Credit Limit

Tax reform made low-income housing tax credits less valuable. How are developers making up the shortfall? Story by Jake Blumgart.
 
 

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