Planning November 2019

Preemption, Tax Credits, Freight

In November's issue of Planning, examine the double-edged sword of preemption. As state and federal preemption of local control is increasing, it can keep special interests from grabbing control — or obstruct local battles. Tax code changes are making low-income housing tax credits less valuable, and funding projects even harder. In the e-commerce age, delivery trucks are causing congestion in city streets — view eight strategies for successful freight planning.