Economy
Municipalities Have Poor Insight Into New Construction Costs, Developers Benefit
Dutch municipalities are allowed to pass on the costs of public facilities, such as roads and sewers, to project developers when building new residential areas. However, in practice, this only happens partially. As a result, developers often benefit financially, while municipalities lack a clear overview of the actual costs involved. The article highlights that this limited cost recovery leads to municipalities shouldering a significant portion of expenses, raising concerns about transparency and fair distribution of costs in urban development.
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