Land Lines October 2005
Vacant and Abandoned Property
Remedies for Acquisition and Redevelopment
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This issue explores the relationships between economic development, infrastructure, and land taxation in the U.S.; informal settlements, and overall land and housing challenges, in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro; and acquisition and redevelopment strategies for transforming vacant and abandoned properties.