Hold in Common, Build in the Open
Affordability is not a subsidy, it's an asset: a model for community-owned land development that pays for itself.
Living document · Working Draft v0.4 · June 2026
I write about how land development works. Where the costs hide, who ends up paying, and what can be built. Practical lessons on what to watch for, how to save money, and rules of thumb.
Affordability is not a subsidy, it's an asset: a model for community-owned land development that pays for itself.
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