Neoliberal pursuits of equitable development: The broken promises of Opportunity Zones
Urban Studies: An International Journal of Research in Urban Studies
Published online on March 07, 2026
Abstract
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This article examines how neoliberal ideas, investor interests, and institutional design converged in the creation of Opportunity Zones (OZs), a federal tax incentive program marketed as a tool for equitable development but structured to advance capital-...
This article examines how neoliberal ideas, investor interests, and institutional design converged in the creation of Opportunity Zones (OZs), a federal tax incentive program marketed as a tool for equitable development but structured to advance capital-...