Viewpoint: Unleash Worcester's potential through smarter taxation
Keith makes the case for Land-Value Tax as an alternative to the continual debate over the Dual-Tax Rate
Worcester is at a crossroads. As New England's second-largest city, we’re experiencing real momentum and have undeniable potential. New residents from Boston and beyond are making Worcester their home, and many are looking for things they see in other New England cities: walkability, density, and ease of access to small businesses like coffee shops or markets.
As we grow, we face a choice: do we shape Worcester into a dense, walkable city with vibrant neighborhoods—or let it turn into an overgrown suburb?
Implementing Land-Value Tax could help.