Do tax cuts really boost growth?
Decades of research say: not much.
History shows design, financing & fairness matter more than marginal rates.

Do Income Taxes Rates Impact Economic Growth?
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#TaxesAndGrowth #EconFacts #Deficits #Inequality

What if the future of housing isn’t solo living but generations sharing space, care, and connection under one roof?

Explore the rise of multigenerational homes. simsc.substack.com/p/rethinking...

#housing #design #families #affordablehousing #policy #senior #multigenerational

AI and big data are reshaping how developers build—from site selection to operations. Ready to future-proof your projects? Dive into the full article below:

#RealEstate #AI #BigData #Development #PropTech

The Data Driven Developer
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Apparently The rich weren’t always this rich—and the gap wasn’t always this wide. 100 years of data show how inequality took hold in America and why it matters more than ever, and what we can do about it!

Full post: simsc.substack.com/p/a-deep-div...

#Inequality #WealthGap #EconomicJustice #CBPP

Housing isn’t just a roof—it’s where community starts. What if we built places where people actually feel like they belong? More in the article: simsc.substack.com/p/what-makes...

#AffordableHousing #CommunityDevelopment #Housing #realestate #socialimpact #belonging

Congratulations to ULI for their incredible work with Project Recovery.

To the City of Los Angeles, your strength and perseverance are inspiring.

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#UrbanDevelopment #LosAngeles #ULI #ProjectRecovery

It will never cease to amaze me how many people bitterly resist one of the most obvious and important facts of our time: that when there is a shortage of housing, everything becomes more expensive and destabilized.

Building more housing is one of the most important priorities we face as a country.

Why does everything feel more expensive? In Part 1 of our Cost of Living series, we break down inflation, wages, taxes & housing to explain why affordability is slipping. Read here: simsc.substack.com/p/part-1-the... #Economy #Housing #Costofliving #LIHTC #affordablehousing

I briefly collaborated with a handful of WMATA leaders in a previous job, and while I don't think that gives me a unique or representative window into the agency, it was refreshing that everybody I interacted with there rode the system in their daily lives and had real, grounded aspirations for it.

🚨 New Article! 🚨 Understanding how QCTs & DDAs impact LIHTC projects is key to maximizing funding & feasibility. Learn how the 30% basis boost can make or break a deal! Read more: simsc.substack.com/p/maximizing... #AffordableHousing #LIHTC #RealEstateDevelopment #HousingPolicy #RealEstate

If you worked for 18F and got fired, Group together to start a consulting company.

It’s just a matter of time before DOGE needs you to fix the mess they inevitably create.

They will have to hire your company as a contractor to fix it. But on your terms.

I’m happy to invest and/or help

Rising insurance costs are putting affordable housing at risk. Climate change, inflation & policy shifts are driving up premiums—what can be done to protect communities? Read more #Housing #AffordableHousing #Insurance #Climatechange #Inflation #Policy #Climate

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🏡🚇 Housing costs go beyond rent—transportation can make or break affordability! 🚗💸 Living near transit saves $$, while long commutes add up. Learn more! 📖🔗 #AffordableHousing #UrbanPlanning #Transit #Housing #HousingCosts #PublicTransit #PublicTransportation

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Curious about the differences between #AffordableHousing & #WorkforceHousing? Discover how both play a vital role in creating inclusive communities and meet Michelle & Carlos, whose lives were transformed by these options. #Housing #realestate #development #policy
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Poverty is a policy choice. Mass incarceration is a policy choice. Inequality is a policy choice. Insulin rationing is a policy choice. Climate disintegration is a policy choice. Billionaire tax loopholes are a policy choice.

Make no mistake: We have the power to change things.

🏠 Ever wondered why some families qualify for affordable housing while others don’t? It all comes down to Area Median Income (AMI)

📊 Check out my article to learn how AMI works, why it matters, and how it impacts families

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#AffordableHousing #Housing #RealEstate

I was on a panel a few weeks ago and was asked a question on how affordable housing works that inspired me to write this article!

I hope you enjoy

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#affordablehousing #lihtc #housing #real #realestatedevelopment

We could lose approximately 10% of current affordable housing inventory when Affordability restrictions expire by 2030

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