One option they use in Great Britain that has been successful there, and in Australia is public-private partnerships, which is exactly what you're talking about. Developers are encouraged to either give a discount on their building or keep the building and lease it to the government, or what have you, or give land at a reduced tax rate or tax cut or tax benefit. That program has been very successful in Great Britain and in Australia. That's something to consider.
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