Edward Erfurt
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Lets explore these one by one: Question 1: You've made a very astute observation. Traditional development, particularly the kind that relies on constant growth in land value, does indeed mirror th...
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You've hit on a key challenge with the Land Value Tax (LVT) system. It's true that assessing the value of land separate from the improvements on it can be complex. However, it's not an insurmountab...
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There is no rule that would prevent you from assisting a citizen in having a more clear application. Especially if the application is intended to express an idea like demonstrating extents of a pr...
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We appreciate your curiosity about Strong Towns stance on speed cameras, especially in light of the recent developments in Philadelphia. It's great to hear that the program on Roosevelt Blvd is rec...
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This is a really good question and an exercise that communities should be doing as part of their long range or comprehensive plan. This type of mapping answers two questions: First, where are the p...
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Fascinating question! There's a common belief that homeownership leads to greater civic pride and engagement. The idea is that when you own a home, you have a vested interest in the well-being of y...
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I hear this question a lot and I first want to share that there is no rule or best practice that should deter you from talking to a developer. In fact I would strongly recommend reaching out to the...
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I would suggest searching for the County Accessor's webpage. The accessor is the official office that is responsible for reporting and recording property values. In recent years, many communities m...
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Hiring for a position can be a challenge in any industry, and this challenge becomes more complex when you are hiring for a public servant. There are restrictions and limited tools available for a ...
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There are several ways that you can estimate the number of parking spaces in your downtown. To get a quick, back of the napkin count, I would suggest start by measuring the street length from the e...
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