News
What's new on the UrbanTools site, and what's news around the world in the effort to bring good tax policy into play.
Connecticut Senate sends LVT Bill to the House
SB379 passed the Senate last week and sits near the front of the House Calendar. Passage and the signature Governor Rell we hope,. are soon to follow
Irish Architect Builds a New Vision
Like other recent developments, the concept and implementation of land value taxes a way to match the bust in Ireland, as well as a way to escape wage taxation makes the Irish TImes, once again.
The Peoples' Budget and Land Value Tax
A long delayed fiscal reform and a tool for social and economic justice makes the headlines again, this time form thelondon spectator and notedthink tank Insitite for Public Policy Research
The Reliable Revenue Source Even in Rough Times
The dynamics of state and local governments has been rapidly changing over the last year as the effects of the recession have begun hitting home. What does this mean for the future of public finance and the range of taxation options available to keep public services running?
LVT: Here, There and Everywhere (a PowerPoint Introduction)
The land value tax can affect most problems in the world today. This travelogue leads from the USA, to the world and back again. Links to filmed and printed media show the spectrum of action and vision throughout the world.
Value Capture Quantified down on the bayou
New York? Chicago? San Francisco? Nope, Alexandria, Louisiana
Stirring the LVT Pot in Auckland
For a century, Wellington has always outpaced rival city Auckland. Why?
Land Value Tax in the Streets of Philadelphia
Wherever desperate governments and unfair tax systems collide, UrbanTools is there
Land Value Tax Live From Rochester
Upstate New York has been in a steep decline for decades. New state tax burdens will not help in competitive and recessionary environment. Land value tax will make a foray into the Mohawk Valley, Wednesday April 8 2009
Bill to create a new class of vacant land in NewYork City
Baby Steps. Last year, vacant land Manhattan was moved from the low assessment ratio nonresidential to non-residential.
The Celtic Tiger, Crouching Seeks Root Reforms
A prominent social justice group resolved to end the culture of privilege in the Irish tax code and move to public collection of publicly created value.
NPR in Philadelphia: WHYY reports on the budget
UrbanTools has to say that it's pleased to be referenced in a "first things first" list of to dos in Philly.
DC takes a bite out of vacancy and blight
Word from our nation's capitol that they have had it with vacant lot owners' sense of privilege. The fix?
World Application of LVT: New Power Point Online
Short, but clear presentation on LVT activity here and all around the world.
Land Value Tax Advocate Pushes for Rochester to Act
Evan Lowenstein is a knowledgeable planner and urban activist in Rochester, NY.
Land Value Tax Hearing Wednesday February 18th, Hartford Connecticut
Those who want to educate and assist in helping legislators understand and embrace Land Value Tax are invited to testify.
Philadelphia Public Record Embraces Land Value Tax
Using HGFA and CSE data, the Public Record made a strong case for adopting LVT in Philadelphia.
Connecticut Senate sends LVT Bill to the House
