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Terra Incognita - Vacant Land and Urban Strategies (Paperback)
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Terra Incognita - Vacant Land and Urban Strategies (Paperback)
Series: American Governance and Public Policy series
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Boon or blight? Ann Bowman and Michael Pagano define "vacant land"
broadly, to include everything from brownfields (environmentally
contaminated land) through trashed lots and abandoned buildings to
greenspace (parks, community gardens, etc.). "Terra Incognita"
takes a fresh look at what they believe can be the ultimate urban
resource. Beyond the common studies of the influence of market
forces, it explores how these areas are affected by the decisions
of local governments, and then shows how vacant land can be a
valuable strategic asset for localities. "Terra Incognita" derives
from what - until now - has been the lack of substantial
information about the amount and the diversity of urban vacant
land. This book is based on an unprecedented survey sent to all
U.S. towns with a population greater than 50,000, and contains data
previously unavailable. Three cities were studied in greater depth
for detailed case studies: the greater Phoenix and Seattle areas
and Philadelphia-Camden. A number of other cities are cited
frequently, including Boston, Chicago, Detroit, New York,
Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Oklahoma City, among many others.
Identifying the fiscal, social, and development imperatives that
drive the decisions local officials make about using vacant land,
Bowman and Pagano pay particular attention to the varying dynamics
of sales, property, and income taxes, and conclude with a model for
making strategic decisions about land use based on a city's
priorities.
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