Hotel taxes are one of a class of taxes specifically designed to burden non-residents, regardless of the value they bring to the city.[1] On the other example,

Hotel taxes are one of a class of taxes specifically designed to burden non-residents, regardless of the value they bring to the city.[1] On the other example, SOMA et al, Tech offices have only been in SOMA follwing the rapid gentrification that followed ca 1995/96. For the origins of this change, see reference> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentrification#Impact_on_artist_colonies http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gentrification#Impact_on_artist... ________ [1] If you don't believe this, based on the logic, feel free to research the topic historically.