University of New Hampshire Scholars Repository (University of New Hampshire at Manchester) · 2000 · 28 citations · 21 references
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BusinessLand-use PlanningReal EstateEnvironmental ValuationHousingReal Estate ValuationHousing EconomicsLandfill EngineeringLandfill ManagementLandfill OperationProperty ValuationProperty Value ImpactsContaminated Site Property ImpactsLandfill HistoryLandfill Performance AssessmentLandfill Proximity Property ImpactsMultiple RegressionMunicipal Solid Waste LandfillsProximityResidential Property Returns
Abstract. The question of whether solid waste landfills affect residential property values has long been a subject of debate. Past research has re-sulted in mixed conclusions. The current study examines six landfills, which differ in size, operating status, and history of contamination. The effect of each landfill is estimated by the use of multiple regression. In five of the landfills, no statistically significant evidence of an effect was found. In the remaining case, evidence of an effect was found, indicating that houses in close proximity to this landfill suffered an average loss of about six percent in value.
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