OPPORTUNITY KNOCKED

Most readers were skeptical of the Sean Parker–approved “opportunity zone” tax break we covered. Forget showing the money, they urged: Show us results.

BRANDON ALLISON: “Beyond the tax break, I’d [like] to see if investors will make good. Gentrification will be inevitable despite low-interest loans given that most of the poor are not homeowners.”

JACK ROBINSON: “An honest article considering the promise and potential for failure with #opportunityzones. Bipartisan leadership and broad stakeholder engagement have brought us to the precipice. Can we get this right? I think we can.”

ALEX SHERMAN: “Fascinating approach to a decades-old problem. Very excited to see how this pans out.”

JAMES EYEHI: “Sounds promising, if done right. Waiting to see if there are any takers and evidence of success.”

@CALEB_LUND: “$21 trillion in debt, but let’s raise the standard deduction hurting nonprofits, huge corporate tax cuts for stock buybacks and this. Amazing opportunity for the right investor, though. Been sharing link with advisors.”

KARON THOMAS:

“Great opportunity for our neighborhoods. So many times what we see [affects] our decisions. This will give future politicians the platform to know our government needs our help.”

@BABYBOOMERWRITR: “This is the positive side of capitalism, harnessing investment $$$ for the benefit of others. Improving a city, creating jobs—all good.”