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If The Robe Fits -
The "opportunity zones" program has largely benefited wealthy investors and developers rather than the intended low-income communities. Investigations revealed that many designated Opportunity Zones were selected in ways that favored already prosperous areas or properties owned by affluent individuals and political allies, undermining the program’s stated goals of fostering genuine community development.
