Economic Prosperity

“The state of current research findings is so united in opposition that the burden of proof rests squarely on subsidy...

If this were a clean, easy case for tax-exempt financing, officials wouldn’t be managing expectations this early. That they are...

The STAR Bond district would need to generate an additional $2.45 billion in new taxable spending for the state’s 6.5%...

Data centers may be part of the future, but they are not a one-size-fits-all solution. Cities will need to balance...

Removing parking minimums can increase the flexibility to use small undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels for “missing middle” forms of housing,...

Public subsidies for professional sports venues are frequently pitched as economic catalysts, promising jobs, tourism, and neighborhood revitalization. But when...

In cities like Washington, D.C., and Denver, what looks like private investment often includes taxpayer contributions—just moved off-budget and into...

The Better Cities Project, in partnership with True Charity, is proud to announce the release of Local Policies to Expand...

Tulsa Remote’s “but-for” rate—58 to 70 percent—means most participants would not have moved without the program. By contrast, business tax...

Property tax reform should focus not on abolition but on modernization: levy limits, circuit breakers and valuation transparency preserve local...