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Capitalization Of Green Space And Water Quality Into Residential Housing Values, Willie B. Bedell
Capitalization Of Green Space And Water Quality Into Residential Housing Values, Willie B. Bedell
Theses and Dissertations--Agricultural Economics
This thesis investigates how proximity to parks, historic district designations, and water quality are valued at residential housing prices. The first essay argues that the negative influences of parks and historic districts, if not noticed, could promote negative externalities and unincentivized investments. I find a negative impact on housing values for a close proximity to a park, suggesting disamenities in park features. When the boundary discontinuity and park amenities are considered, I find a positive valuation for a park. Overall, these results imply a mixed influence of parks on homeowners. From the historic district standpoint, I find a positive valuation …