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New Opportunity Zones, Same Old Flaws
Good Jobs First argues that the next Opportunity Zone designation cycle leaves important accountability problems unresolved. The advocacy organization's commentary says tax eligibility does not require projects to demonstrate affordable housing, quality jobs or other measurable benefits for existing residents.
The article questions whether prior investment reached places that would otherwise struggle to attract capital and criticizes limited transparency around outcomes. These are the organization's policy judgments about the program. Its critique distinguishes an increase in investment activity from demonstrated improvement in local living standards and calls attention to how governors select future zones.
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