This report is jaw dropping. I agree with it nearly 100%, but wow… This is not an indictment on the[…]
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$1.4 Billion unfunded streets liability & 40% tax increase!
Sprawl is really expensive as it turns out. We are close to the geographical size of Minneapolis with less than[…]
Read moreHow land use drives city budgets
Rochester is not broke, actually far from it, but we will be facing tremendous tax increases if we don’t clean[…]
Read moreSprawl and Fire Department staffing
This was a very helpful note in understanding how sprawl has affected not only infrastructure but also public safety. Look[…]
Read moreTaxes vs. Fees
Decades of poor leadership from the city officials have left us in a terrible situation. Our sprawl has meant that[…]
Read moreRochester Comprehensive Plan Update
This is hands down the most important planning activity for the future of Rochester. The consultants leading the project described[…]
Read moreNLC Transportation Planning / Smart Growth Materials
This was an outstanding session with good data and examples. I am sharing the materials we used they are a[…]
Read moreSerious crime, response times, and sprawl
A disclaimer to begin, data is never perfect especially when if comes to crime. If the community has a total[…]
Read moreRochester honored again. 13 years of perfect performance.
Rochester is beginning to be recognized as one the the top envirnmental cities in the upper midwest. With the notable[…]
Read moreLiebling’s bill to modify sales tax language.
I have just about beaten this thing to death, here are some new thoughts. Tina pays taxes in Rochester and[…]
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