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Lol..ok here a more expanded answer...in this scenario its a new building, its 80% full after only being open x amount of time.....which gives them an "estimated capacity fill rate"...they dont start planning the next one at 100% full. And in this virtual scenario, at 80% gives them enough green light data... Of course a lot of factors into "fill rate." And "80%" in a vacuum means squat. "We kept prices high earlier because we figured we could always lower them later to fill it."

Indeed, its a poker game. Your city could have a unemployment rate of 10%, doesnt mean a new factory will build in your city without tax incentives. These programs across the country in similar sized towns get approved about 70 to 90% of the time. If your city only has one, two, three (We all just lost Epic) major developers building in your city, are you going to take a risk losing them? When the nearby town will gladly approve that major project that will take the bulk of their capital, planning, and time for the next three to five years?

Yeah also color me shocked a golf simulator owner is against a year round "Top Golf style." Which nearly every Grand Forks resident would love to have.

"Branding theater" "Wholesale prices"

If history tells us anything, probably pretty fast. Northridge has decades of knowledge in Grand Forks housing market. Its a pretty simple formula: build apartments. See how quickly it fills up based on rates, amenities. Ok its 80% full. Build a new one or two. Grand Forks is lucky to have them.

I don't believe its TIF. Just the normal, "if you spend and risk millions building this massive structure in our city, creating jobs, increasing available housing....we'll give you a break on your property tax bill." Its the same program cities use all over the country, including West Fargo, that advertise it on their website screaming "Come develop here!"

Parts & Repair shop. Doubt they'll add dealership. But maybe.

Yes. They aren't just giving out cash. This is a normal deal done thousands of times all over the country. People love to pretend to be outraged over nothing.

Yes

Minot airport really making the rounds on the national news....not the best ATC. No Radar + Private contractors = Might just be a recipe for disaster.

Normally I would tell you about supply and demand. But in this case, the city of Williston is paying airlines to fly to their city.

Yes. Smaller than GFK. Iirc we read "Devils Lake and TRF get new airline service." Then we read "Lose airline service" when federal dollars dry up. I love these programs... even more options nearby for flight travels in the Grand Forks area!

1) Minot is 30 more miles away than GFK and Hector. 2) Minot is more remote and historically has a more transient population (Minot AFB personnel, oil workers.) 3) Bismarck doesn't have nearly as high as airline service as Hector, making it easier to add flights to that area. 4) "The west" has a higher flying culture because of distance and terrain? No easy drive to MSP like the east does for more flight and leisure options...GFK and Hector still have to compete with MSP for passengers which "the west" does not. Less lake cabin (culture) to go to like everyone seems to have in GFK and Fargo area for vacations? Grand Forks even has a city of about a million people a little over two hours to its north competing for its flights and entertainment dollars.

That's not what anyone said, and you know it. Recognizing that Fargo boosts quality of life in GF doesn’t mean GFK has no value. It means we’re lucky to have both. No need to twist it into a fake argument.

I dont know the definition of "regional" but GFK operates day to day and it relies on $0 federal dollars.