REDW committee holds Rota hearing on bill to allow private land leases up to 99 years The Senate REDW committee received public testimony in Rota on Senate Legislative Initiative 24-3, which would amend Article 12 to permit private land leases up to 99 years and require financial protections for persons of Northern Mariana descent; the committee only took testimony and did not deliberate.

The Senate is considering a groundbreaking initiative that could change private land leases from 55 to 99 years, promising stronger protections for local landowners!

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📃"Why urban densification ignores the social dimension of sustainability"

✍️ Gerber et al.

🔍The hybrid nature of #landpolicy, merging progressive and neoliberal elements, generates tensions in project implementation as different discourses and representations collide.

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PDP has 3 MLAs in the J&K Assembly & has submitted the Bill for the Oct 23 session. 🗳️ They urge govt to adopt it or bring their own legislation w/ PDP support. 🤝 #PoliticalAction #LandPolicy

How are federal decisions reshaping America’s public lands? ⛰️

On July 30, join RFF for a webinar deep dive into funding, leasing, timber policy, and more—featuring insights from RFF’s If/Then series.

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7/11 Smart land acquisition:

Cities like Vienna/Amsterdam use "right-to-buy" policies—first dibs when land goes up for sale.

Owning land = mandating affordable housing for 100+ years (vs Canada's typical 20-30 years).

Long-term thinking = long-term solutions.
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Higgins and Warden establish mills in newly created Montana Territory Higgins and Warden capitalize on demand by launching mills in Montana Territory's development phase.

Discover how early pioneers like Higgins and Warden transformed Missoula's economy through strategic mills in a turbulent era of American history.

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Land policy aims for fair access in Swakopmund Niël Terblanché The Swakopmund Municipality has introduced new land allocation procedures to improve transparency and ensure fair access to development opportunities. Swakopmund deputy mayor Suama Kautondokwa announced the changes during a council briefing this week. She said all land made available for sale or lease will now be publicly advertised.  “To rectify this, and in alignment with the town’s Urban Development Strategy, the Council has resolved to adopt a more structured, transparent, and strategic approach to land allocation,” Kautondokwa said. She said the municipality had received a flood of unsolicited land applications in recent years.  While this showed strong interest in the town’s growth, Kautondokwa said the volume had strained municipal resources and caused delays in planning and service delivery. The new procedures aim to ensure fairness in land distribution and build public trust.  “This policy reinforces the Council’s commitment to fairness and responsible urban growth, while strengthening public trust and investment confidence,” she said. Kautondokwa also gave updates on key municipal projects. She said the Wagdaar Land Servicing Project is progressing, with the site handed over to contractors in March.  Site establishment took place in April, and by May, the installation of street lights and other infrastructure began. “This project marks a milestone in improving access to essential infrastructure for the Wagdaar community,” she said, thanking Erongo RED and Swakop Uranium for their support. In another development, the municipality signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Erongo RED in May for the development of Extension 32 in Kramersdorf. Kautondokwa said the agreement secures more than N$64 million in investment.  The Council committed N$50 million for land servicing, while Erongo RED will invest N$14 million in electrical infrastructure. Extension 32 will include 70 single residential erven, eight general residential erven, one institutional erf, and two public open spaces.  The area will have full municipal infrastructure, including paved roads, stormwater drainage, water and sewer systems, electricity, and telecommunications. “These projects are part of our long-term vision to make Swakopmund an inclusive and well-serviced town for all its residents,” Kautondokwa said.

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Connecticut General Assembly proposes property tax exemption for Indian reservation lands Connecticut bill aims to exempt property taxes on certain trust-held Indian lands

A groundbreaking bill in Connecticut could pave the way for property tax exemptions on trust-held Indian lands, marking a significant step towards justice for Indigenous communities.

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