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The Anaheim Solution: How N.C. cities can redevelop without using incentives or eminent domain

posted on in Economic Growth & Development, Government Reform, Land Use Planning

North Carolina cities and towns can spur redevelopment of their downtowns without using economic incentives or eminent domain to seize private property to give to private developers.
The city of Anaheim, California, adopted policies that revitalized its downtown without using eminent domain powers or economic incentives. Under the leadership of Mayor Curt Pringle, Anaheim developed a plan that relied on reducing government regulations and stimulating private-sector investment.

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