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Ainbinder, WalMart, Houston, and the 380

Posted on August 26, 2010 by nonsequiteuse

One controversial part of the proposed Ainbinder-WalMart development is the 380. The 380 calls for the developer to pay for infrastructure improvements, but then provides a reimbursement from the city to the developer based on sales tax revenue. As Mayor … Continue reading →

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Walmart Drives a Wedge

Posted on August 20, 2010 by nonsequiteuse

Some people are trying to frame the Heights Walmart opposition movement as a socioeconomic and racial us versus them. I’m not going to defend the motivation of some people who oppose the Walmart, and I think it is always important … Continue reading →

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