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The case for IZ can very clearly seen in the debate over the Columbia Pike streetcar. One person who comments frequently on that topic opposes it because the development that would follow wpuld destroy one of the best sources for affordable housing in Arlington. Surely concerns is representative of many othet residents who oppose development in columbia pike (or alexandria's bureaugard plan). IZ would be a great way to share the benefits of economic development with residents who are not land owners and to achieve their buy in on a fundamentally profitable plan. This way everyone benefits -- land owners and renters, making it a win-win and making the plan much morr likely to move forward.

Good negotiation isn't about keeping all the spoils for yourself because that's not sustainable. Eventually the people losing out will protest and bring the whole project down. Good negotiation is about creating a win-win for all stakeholders and IZ is a great way to do that (better than handing out checks to the people losing out because mixed housing has positive externalities to the community that handing out checks does not).

by Falls Church on Jun 19, 2012 10:17 pm • link • report

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