Land Lines October 2008
Beijing and Shanghai
Places of Change and Contradiction
Developments in Value-Based Property Taxation in Central and Eastern Europe
The development of new land and tax systems in several countries in political and economic transition reflects a unique array of historical, social, political, and economic circumstances.
Heritage Preservation, Tourism, and Inclusive Development in Panama City’s Casco Antiguo
Recent, innovative policies have explored the intersections of tourism, affordable housing, employment, and culture in a historical context.
This issue features an overview of revitalization efforts and needs in Beijing and Shanghai; value-based property taxation methods of Central and Eastern Europe; and how Panama City's historic preservation and inclusive development tactics can serve as lessons for sound urban development elsewhere.