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An Explainer and Case Study on Municipal Land Trusts featuring the Upper Harbor Redevelopment in Minneapolis, Minnesota

by RSF Staff

In recent years, cities around the U.S. have been grappling with a crisis in housing supply and affordability due a multitude of challenges, including rising costs and barriers to developing more housing. Innovative solutions and models of taxation such as land value taxes and collective… Read More »An Explainer and Case Study on Municipal Land Trusts featuring the Upper Harbor Redevelopment in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Land Value Tax and Mortgages

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It’s a tough time to be a home buyer in today’s housing market. Housing shortages continue, and interest rates on mortgages are about double what they were two years ago. In June 2024, the average was 6.95% for a 30-year fixed mortgage and 6.17% for… Read More »Land Value Tax and Mortgages

Southern Brazil Faces Unprecedented Flooding: The Impact on Lives and Infrastructure

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Southern Brazil has suffered five extra tropical cyclones in the last 12 months, but the most recent disaster has caused flooding which led to immense devastation to everything from farms, infrastructure to homes. Southern Brazil is currently experiencing the effects of an especially strong El… Read More »Southern Brazil Faces Unprecedented Flooding: The Impact on Lives and Infrastructure

How Land Value Taxes Could Promote Fairer Taxes

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Taxes influence behavior. When you tax cigarettes and alcohol, people are less likely to buy them. When you tax property and buildings, people are less likely to invest in improving current properties and developing new ones. This leads to run-down buildings, empty lots and underutilized… Read More »How Land Value Taxes Could Promote Fairer Taxes

Exploring Universal Basic Income and Its Implementation

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In recent years, economic inequality has increased along with housing costs, inflation and mass layoffs, all of which have significantly impacted the economic well-being of individuals worldwide. These have led to a plethora of negative outcomes including the rise of homelessness and the share of… Read More »Exploring Universal Basic Income and Its Implementation

Carbon Market Conversations Must Include Native Voices

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Carbon markets are expanding, with more companies investing in them each year to increase sustainability in their operations. These markets can be highly profitable, considering that revenue from compliance markets and carbon taxes reach nearly $100 billion in 2022. Despite the growth of carbon markets,… Read More »Carbon Market Conversations Must Include Native Voices

Understanding Carbon Markets in the Future of Climate Change: Challenges and Key Considerations following COP28

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In the fight against climate change, leaders at COP28 negotiated the creation of a global carbon market that could revolutionize climate economics. Following disagreements about key regulations in an international market, this blog will outline the basics of carbon markets, its challenges, and key considerations.… Read More »Understanding Carbon Markets in the Future of Climate Change: Challenges and Key Considerations following COP28

Land Tax Makes Progress in Australia with New Law

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In a certain sense, Australia was built on a land value tax. In fact, at the formation of the nation in 1901, a land value tax had already been in force in South Australia and New South Wales for about 20 years, with some jurisdictions… Read More »Land Tax Makes Progress in Australia with New Law

Nothing about us, without us: Community-led research supports climate adaptation

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As President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative celebrates its third anniversary, historically underserved communities around the country continue to draw inspiration from the unprecedented commitment to environmental justice. The 40 in the title stands for the goal of channeling 40% of the federal investment benefits into neighborhoods marginalized and… Read More »Nothing about us, without us: Community-led research supports climate adaptation

Land Value Tax Promoted by Colorado Governor Gets Attention by Commission

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At the dawn of 2024, Colorado residents have property taxes on their minds. That’s because county assessors across the state have increased property values significantly — around 40% in El Paso and Pueblo counties, between 35% and 45% in metro Denver counties, and from 40%… Read More »Land Value Tax Promoted by Colorado Governor Gets Attention by Commission