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A Texas Sized Light Rail Land Dispute?

November 8, 2009 by Nick Bastian 3 Comments

While we continue to watch the local real real estate market here in Arizona, it is fun to keep an eye on how “Transit Oriented Development” is doing in other states, as well. I have mentioned that Denver land values have increased near light rail and I have heard similar things about Houston and other cities, as well.

”The city of Tempe has experienced the highest increase in the Valley in land value surrounding the light rail route, according to a study conducted by ASU doctoral student Katherine Kittrell” source: Arizona State Press

Today, I read an article in the Dallas Morning News titled ”Verizon’s refusal to donate land for rail angers Irving council members.” The article was interesting in many ways. For one, it sounds like members of the Irving (Texas) City Council are bent out of shape because Verizon wireless has not donated land for the DART Orange Line.

A few decent jabs were thrown by council members about the land in question. "Verizon is holding the process up and increasing the cost of the DART line," Stopfer said. "That’s the frustration level."

The article goes on to mention that Verizon would come out ahead in the long run: “everyone benefits from light rail – especially landowners whose land will surround future stations. The proximity grants them more zoning options, which in turn increases the market value of their land.”

Another tidbit of info from a council member states “the company will later profit again from increased market value for the remaining land because it will be adjacent to a light-rail station.“

Doesn’t sound like there is any love lost between Verizon and the Irving City Council.

As my friend Dean would say… “I wonder if they have a map for that?”

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About Nick Bastian

Nick Bastian is a 29 year veteran of the real estate industry and can be reached at 602-803-6425. You'll also find him sharing real estate info on his web site and hanging out onTwitter.
Family man, lover of life, maker of friends. A bit of a geek, long time Tempe real estate guy just havin' some fun. What's your story?

Comments

  1. spellwight says

    November 9, 2009 at 12:52 am

    So their city council is pouting out loud because a private business won't donate property? Donate. Give away free. A business? Right.

    Verizon is not a child being admonished to share their toys. This city council is strong arming them by calling them out publicly, pressuring them into giving away a valuable asset or else get trashed. What about Verizon's shareholders? Maybe the company has already done their fair share of donating/public service elsewhere.

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  2. Rail Life says

    November 9, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Agreed, there is probably a LOT more to the situation than what we can see from just that one article. I am glad you brought it up.
    It kind of made me think of the “Bailey's Brake Service” situation in Mesa. How ironic that the light rail will now run right by Bailey's in the future. That part of Country Club and Main Street should see some serious changes in the future…

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  3. Rail Life says

    November 9, 2009 at 1:58 pm

    Agreed, there is probably a LOT more to the situation than what we can see from just that one article. I am glad you brought it up.
    It kind of made me think of the “Bailey's Brake Service” situation in Mesa. How ironic that the light rail will now run right by Bailey's in the future. That part of Country Club and Main Street should see some serious changes in the future…

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