IN Plum Spring 2019 | Page 29

are actively focused on “attracting” new home developments, it’s because Plum is just a great place to live and raise a family. In fact, Plum Boro is consistently recognized as: it, but it is only one of many that we focus on to improve the total quality of life for the community. Our development strategy is a balanced approached to encourage a healthy mix of all types of development. Our current goal is to create more retail opportunities for local businesses to offer useful goods and services to our residents while limiting the associated traffic and congestion problems often associated with larger retail areas. BUSINESS VERSUS RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT Assessed value per acre Average Commercial/Industrial Average Residential $ 280,000 $2,100,000 Real Estate Taxes Collected per acre Average Commercial/Industrial $ 1,000 Average Residential $ 8,000 Act 511 Taxes Collected per acre Average Commercial/Industrial $ 500 LST Average Residential $ 6,000 EIT Total Taxes Collected per acre Average Commercial/Industrial Average Residential PLUM $ 1,500 $ 14,000 ❘ SPRING 2019 27