HOUSING & THE LOCAL PROPERTY TAX STRUGGLE: WHY BAD LAND USE POLICY EQUALS BAD MUNICIPAL FINANCIAL POLICY

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Date: July 29th, 4:30-6:00pm

Crumbling infrastructure, budget deficits, deferred maintenance, strained budget negotiations… These are symptoms of a chronic lack of funding that comes to a head annually during the municipal budget process. Breaking the cycle requires a fundamental rethink of the relationship between infrastructure, finance, land use – and housing plays a role. Join this session and learn about the ‘whole-life’ cycle municipal budgeting model. When applied systemically, this alternative approach provides a platform for municipal budgeting that is based on a land use pattern that strengthens rather than erodes the tax base, positioning Maine communities for greater financial and land use security.

As the righteous outcry to build more housing statewide crescendos, now is the time to reframe land use policy and housing development patterns as valuable tools for correcting strained municipal budgets. Beyond providing shelter, safety, and a place to build a life, can housing development actually hold the key to creating happier, healthier, and safer communities across the state?

Event details:

Date: Tuesday, July 29th, 2024

Time: 4:30pm-6:00pm ET

Location: Online (Webinar link will be provided upon registration)

Cost:

Non-member registration ($25)

Member registration (free)

If you, your business, or organization are already a member of GrowSmart, please contact Amanda Vermillion at membership@growsmartmaine.org for a code to register for free.

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