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<DIV>I just came across links to two fascinating articles on the differentiation of taxes on downtown development vs suburban development. They are quick reads.</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT color=#0070c0 face=Arial> </FONT><FONT face=Arial><A href="http://citiwire.net/columns/multi-use-downtown-development-puts-standard-malls-yax-yield-to-shame">http://citiwire.net/columns/multi-use-downtown-development-puts-standard-malls-yax-yield-to-shame</A></FONT></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV><A href="http://www.planetizen.com/node/53922">http://www.planetizen.com/node/53922</A></DIV>
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<DIV><o:p><FONT face=Arial>Cheers, Sheri</FONT></o:p></DIV>
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