Suburban Land Appreciation and Public Policy

Abstract

Abstract Suburban Development Brings With It Rapid Appreciation In Land Values. While This Contributes To High Total Housing Costs, The Chief Impact Is To Put Great Pressure On Public Land Use Plans. Owners Try To Change Zoning So They Can Capture More Of These Gains. In This Article, Various Public Policy Leverage Points Are Explored—Ranging From Public Acquisition Of Title Or Easements, Taxation, And Development Charges To New Town Strategies.