Opinion: How a land-value tax could transform Memphis
Ben Schulman writes that “a land-value tax (LVT), an old idea gaining new currency to unlock the potential for more equitable development outcomes, could be the catalyst for revitalizing underutilized areas across Memphis.” (The Daily Memphian file)
Ben Schulman
Ben Schulman is the former vice president of the Memphis Medical District Collaborative. He is currently the Director of Place with a5 Branding & Digital in Chicago and a partner with the Office of Housing Strategies, a consultancy.
Ben Schulman writes that “a land-value tax (LVT), an old idea gaining new currency to unlock the potential for more equitable development outcomes, could be the catalyst for revitalizing underutilized areas across Memphis.”
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