The taxes were based on land valuation. This was already a relatively low income part of town, and having direct access to the light rail was seen as a value ad

The taxes were based on land valuation. This was already a relatively low income part of town, and having direct access to the light rail was seen as a value add. It was likely also a secondary effect of the new luxury style apartments that were built. I lived relatively close to it for a few years (all before the rail was put in and during construction), but definitely wouldn't live there again.