Common Ground Twin Cities Chapter

"The Forgotten Idea That Shaped Great U.S. Cities" is an article co-written by our own President, Rich Nymoen, which explains how taxing land values to help pay for public projects created equity and prosperity during the Progressive Era.

Real Estate 4 Ransom

This enlightening documentary about the unjust practice of property speculation illuminates the benefits and methods of recovering our common wealth.

Rent-Sharing Farm Trusts

Another one of our causes is advocating for Rent-Sharing Farm Trusts. This article, again written by our president Rich Nymoen describes the social and economic benefits of implementing these measures.

Taxing Land in the Progressive Era

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Welcome to the website of the Minnesota Chapter of Common Ground! Common Ground is a 501 c(4) non-profit organization dedicated to the idea that all people have equal right to the earth and its resources. A policy measure used to effect this right is the land value tax which is used in Pennsylvania and is being advocated in Minnesota by our chapter. The land value tax applies a higher rate to a property's land value and a lower rate to its building value. This policy has powerful redevelopment effects and helps to strengthen communities.