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Title: An Analysis of Local Government Agreements Adopted Under Michigan's Conditional Land Transfer Act (PA 425 of 1984) Conditional Land Transfer Act (PA

Citation Type: Dissertation/Thesis

Publication Year: 2009

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Abstract: Over the past decade, several researchers have examined the extent, nature, and possibleimpact of Michigans PA 425 of 1984, the Conditional Land Transfer Act designed to fostereconomic development at the local government level. Over 369 agreements have beennegotiated and adopted over the past 24 years (between 1985 2008) under this law.Little quantitative research has been conducted to suggest causal variables responsible forinfluencing the adoption of these agreements. The research in this project involves bothdescriptive and quantitative analysis using geographic information systems and relatedquantitative tests to measure the significance of variables associated with theseagreements. This study attempts to understand the characteristics shared by communitiesexercising the 425 agreement land transfer option. The variables studied included: previousannexation history, population, population growth, housing units, housing unit growth,workforce population, workforce growth, state equalized value of property, and the contiguityof adopting units to other jurisdictions that have adopted agreements. Findings andconclusions are presented with recommendations for future research.

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Authors: Blough, Christopher

Institution: Eastern Michigan University

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Degree: Master of Public Administration

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Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

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