Baltimore Thrive
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We work for tax reform to improve the economic climate of Baltimore city. Learn more at BaltimoreThrive.org
Our latest article covers the Baltimore City 10-year plan.
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The Baltimore Tax Reform Conundrum
Mistaking Protectionism for Progress
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December 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Our latest article covers the Baltimore City 10-year plan.
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The Fair Assessments Coalition is hosting a forum on Blight, Rent, and Property taxes on December 15th at Unity Hall.
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Blight, Rent & Property Taxes in the 40th District
Join us at Blight, Rent & Property Taxes in the 40th District for a discussion on why these are out of control, and their solutions
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November 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
The Fair Assessments Coalition is hosting a forum on Blight, Rent, and Property taxes on December 15th at Unity Hall.
www.eventbrite.com/e/blight-ren...
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The Redline is crucial for providing transit access for much of the city, here we detail how the city can make sure that rising land values do not displace current residents.
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Funding Baltimore’s Redline with a Land Value Tax Shift for Affordability and Stability
Shifting Taxes to Land Near Redline Stations Could Fund Affordable Transit Upgrades Without Displacing Residents
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September 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Redline is crucial for providing transit access for much of the city, here we detail how the city can make sure that rising land values do not displace current residents.
open.substack.com/pub/landvalu...
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This article shows how simple tweaks to land valuation can boost fairness and growth for residents, using Baltimore as a prime example!
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Valuing Land: The Simplest Viable Method
The least we can do to improve land valuation methodology right away
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September 18, 2025 at 5:12 PM
This article shows how simple tweaks to land valuation can boost fairness and growth for residents, using Baltimore as a prime example!
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This video by The Wall Street Journal clearly outlines how the current tax system plays a huge part in the housing crisis.
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Why America's Biggest Cities Are Littered With Vacant Lots | WSJ
YouTube video by The Wall Street Journal
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September 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
This video by The Wall Street Journal clearly outlines how the current tax system plays a huge part in the housing crisis.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJqC...
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The Cook County assessor's office has a cool new tool you can use to look up how your home valuation was determined
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September 7, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The Cook County assessor's office has a cool new tool you can use to look up how your home valuation was determined
www.cookcountyassessoril.gov/news/does-lo...
www.cookcountyassessoril.gov/news/does-lo...
By shifting the property tax to a land value tax we could encourage the construction of thousands of homes in Baltimore City. We need the help of the State and the Governor to get this done.
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Gov. Moore’s sprawling executive order aims to boost Maryland housing stock
It’s unclear how many more units the governor’s executive order would induce, and to what extent it fills Maryland’s housing gap.
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September 8, 2025 at 4:18 PM
By shifting the property tax to a land value tax we could encourage the construction of thousands of homes in Baltimore City. We need the help of the State and the Governor to get this done.
www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
www.thebanner.com/community/ho...
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I wrote this report!
A report on Maryland's land valuation reveals a $500M "error" that rewards speculators & hurts homeowners. A land value tax can fix this by taxing land's potential, not just buildings, to encourage development, increase housing, and create a fairer system for all.
August 13, 2025 at 8:35 PM
I wrote this report!
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Teaser for a new open source project I'm cooking up
August 20, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Teaser for a new open source project I'm cooking up
Fair Assessments Coalition Organizes to End Incorrect, Unfair Property Taxes in Baltimore:
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Fair Assessments Coalition Organizes to End Incorrect, Unfair Property Taxes in Baltimore
$483 Million Undervaluation of Vacant Properties Forces Residents to Subsidize Land Speculation and Blight
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September 3, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Fair Assessments Coalition Organizes to End Incorrect, Unfair Property Taxes in Baltimore:
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