» Articles from August 2006
Subsidies for Historic Renovation
Preservationists are asking Albany to pitch in and help fund restoration of historic buildings. Courtesy of LTV Member Alexia Lalli.
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“A Shocking Assessment”
And you thought New York’s property assessments were outrageous? Look across the the state line…
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Oh, (Not-So) Little Town of Bethlehem
Higher crime rates and demands for more police protection followed a new Wal-Mart Supercenter into this once-placid Albany suburb.
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Crime and Wal-Mart
A nationwide survey of the types of crime and the costs of police services required by large Wal-Mart stores.
Retail Development: Public Costs and Revenues
A respected consultant’s study for the town of Barnstable, MA, of the costs of providing various public services to a large retail center. A shocker: costs far outstrip revenues.
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Shopping Centers: What Economic Benefits?
A summary of findings about a major shopping center’s impact on jobs, tax revenues and other economic benefits in town of Leominster, MA. Courtesy of Kinderhook Neighbors for Good Growth, while we try to locate the original study.