A land value tax would sort this out. Build a new train station (crossrail was a massive subsidy to land owners[0]), land price increases, more is raised in tax

A land value tax would sort this out. Build a new train station (crossrail was a massive subsidy to land owners[0]), land price increases, more is raised in tax, which pays for the infrastructure. On the other hand, build a new bypass, land prices drop, and nearby land owners get compensation for their inconvenience. [0] https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/18/house-prices-surge-near-crossrail-stations-by-up-to-82 https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/mar/18/house-prices...