Business Improvement Districts are special districts in which property owners—such as businesses—contribute an additional tax in order to pay for improvements within the defined district. Property owners vote to start, manage, and finance these improvemen URL: Visit resource Date Reviewed: … Continued
As a way to promote equity in development and reduce the resource disparities across communities, some states and regions have turned towards regional tax-base sharing mechanisms. Regional tax-base sharing helps reduce inequities in the tax-base by taking URL: Visit resource … Continued
Traffic calming is a design philosophy and collection of strategies that helps slow down traffic on streets. In order for streets to accommodate multiple pedestrian uses, they must be designed in a way reduces the speed of motor vehicle traffic. … Continued
In Massachusetts, the Community Compact initiative provides cities and towns an opportunity to make community improvements with the help of the state. The local government and the state form a voluntary and mutual agreement—or a compact—which includes rol URL: Visit … Continued
