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The money is typically used to buy farmland, wetlands and forests to keep as open space.
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The Southampton fund, which collects a 2% tax on property sales, is typically used to purchase farmland, wetlands, and forests to preserve as open space.
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Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "location": "Southampton, N.Y.",
    "fund_name": "Community Preservation Fund (implied)",
    "typical_use": "buy farmland, wetlands, forests for open space"
}
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Government Finance Environment
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Created
September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 18, 2026 at 8:19 PM (3 weeks ago)

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The $25 Million Plan to Raze a Beach House and Put Up a Parking Lot
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/18/realestate/southampton-mansion-tear-down-parking-lot.html

Southampton is purchasing a beachfront mansion for over $25 million with plans to demolish it and create a public parking lot. This initiative aims to increase beach access for locals, a move celebrated by some but criticized by others concerned about increased traffic.

Southampton Beach Access Real Estate Coastal Development Public Land Environmental Protection Local Government

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