
Can the problem of the “eyesore” – empty and dark storefronts in the center of Riga – through an increase in the real estate tax? This is the idea of the cure of this long-standing “sickness” of the capital was proposed at the end of last year for discussion in social networks by the member of Riga Duma Alija Turlaja from the faction of “Progressives”. She proposed to apply to empty commercial premises on the first floors of buildings the rate of tax as for emergency buildings – 3%, and this idea caused a clash of opinions.The city, in which trade is dying, is slowly dying by itself. Business
will go where it is given way, Karlis Knezins of Prime Realty said at a presentation of ideas Karlis Knezins of Prime Realty. The Proposals were developed by the Latvian Association of Real Estate (LANĪDA) with partners from business organizations and experts of Riga Council. They cover numerous areas – not only empty premises, but for example, the development of road traffic and tourism. Some proposals are compromising, while others are partially contradictory. Proposals
arereferredtoSelf-Governanceforevaluation,andtheirdiscussionintopicgroupswillcontinue.”Thisisnottheend.Discussionsarecontinuingandbecomingheated,”Knezins said.SaidKnezins.