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Costco, Target tie urban expansion to affordable housing boom
Big-box retailers like Costco and Target are increasingly collaborating with affordable housing developers to expand into dense urban areas. This strategy allows the retailers to secure scarce land in cities while also helping municipalities address housing shortages. These mixed-use developments provide access to new customer bases and potentially benefit municipal bond investors through increased financing for housing and infrastructure.
