The “Backward Incentives” That Subsidize Job Sprawl

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By Angie SchmittApr 23, 2015, 11:29 am52 pts
There’s an interesting discussion going on over at Seattle Transit Blog over the region’s policies toward suburban job growth. A “regional growth center” in Silverdale, Washington. Image: Seattle Transit Blog Currently, Seattle region planners designate “regional growth centers,” with special rules…

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