Data-driven storytelling. We help communities make better land use decisions through an understanding of data and community design. Tax policy and map geeks.

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8 Sep 2021
Have you ever seen #Miami like this? Take a closer look -- those aren't buildings. They're taxes. We help cities see where their dollars are coming from, where they're going, and why. Visit UrbanThree.com if you'd like us to take your city for a spin.
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2 Apr 2023
Join @JoeUrbanThree in Jackson, MS! Neighborhood Economics is hosting one of the nation’s leading conferences on economic justice April 24-26. Let's get to work: neighborhoodeconomics.org/ja…

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20 Mar 2023
For more insights on the challenges and opportunities facing #Shreveport, check out @cateryba's recent conversation with @levettefuller on The Possible City podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…

20 Mar 2023
"[D]ense urban development, especially multi-story, multi-use buildings, results in the highest property values... Shreveport’s future will depend on our ability to understand and willingness to act on this new information." heliopolis.la/shreveport-jus…
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20 Mar 2023
"[D]ense urban development, especially multi-story, multi-use buildings, results in the highest property values... Shreveport’s future will depend on our ability to understand and willingness to act on this new information." heliopolis.la/shreveport-jus…

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18 Jan 2023
Match your dog day at the office at Urban3! 😍🐶 From left to rt: Taylor, Hallie, Lanier, Alice.
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6 Nov 2022
Thanks to @mxnews for letting @JoeUrbanThree talk about the affordable housing bond referendum that voters will consider Tuesday. "The simple reason we shouldn’t give county officials an additional $70 million is that they could already have those funds." mountainx.com/opinion/vote-a…

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26 Oct 2022
Our very own GeoAccountant Josh McCarty, speaking in @CityofSouthBend tomorrow!
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17 Oct 2022
We are thrilled to Host our local lecture series on urban design with AVL downtown Assoc and bring @bernicebuffalo to Asheville - register & join us 11/2 6pm for "Building Our City: Small Scale Development Matters Now More Than Ever" eventbrite.com/e/building-ou… @Eventbrite
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11 Oct 2022
Chk out @JoeUrbanThree's prez for @1000FriendsofFl re: how we can use simple math to calculate development impact costs on communities. He also speaks to the many ways municipalities lose needed tax revenues from single family developments. 1000fof.org/upcoming-webinar…

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11 Oct 2022
It’s hard to believe that we’re already in the fourth quarter of 2022. Click here to learn more about where we're helping residents, developers, and local leaders use data to make smarter decisions about the future of the places they love. linkedin.com/pulse/update-so…
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Is your community financially prepared to handle a natural disaster? It's important to figure out now how much your municipality may lose, prepare your community for hard choices & learn how to adapt land use & zoning requirements to protect future revenue bit.ly/3M1YB8R

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Strong Towns is hiring! If you are organized, like working behind the scenes to keep everything running smoothly and are a patient communicator, apply for our Action Team Coordinator position. (1/2) bit.ly/3e5EbPM

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4 Oct 2022
Buncombe County low income residents, disproportionally BIPOC, are overcharged $1.5M/year in property taxes, while the highest end homeowners are undertaxed by $4M/year. Read more about our push on policymakers to live up to their promises of equity. planetizen.com/news/2022/09/…
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17 Sep 2022
We're honored to see our friend @VictorDover from @DoverKohl continue to cite our work in his discussions with leaders and residents as they work to build stronger, more sustainable communities in Southwest Florida. floridapolitics.com/archives…
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Did you know? Mansions, not rundown properties in low-socioeconomic-status neighborhoods, are the REAL blight on a community’s financial health. Joe Minicozzi explains how exactly this happens by reviewing the property tax findings of his firm, @UrbanThree bit.ly/3eqYRSb
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24 Aug 2022
Check out this job we just posted on Idealist! ideali.st/UMUaXe

28 Jan 2022
At Urban3, we believe that numbers never lie, which is why we're so proud to join a growing network of Living Wage Certified Businesses. The data is clear: investing in our people makes our firm stronger, which makes it possible for us to deliver greater value to our clients.
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28 Jan 2022
Thank you to @JustEconomicsNC for their guidance and support. If you're an employer or business owner who wants to learn more about how a living wage can boost your business, please let us know!
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