Ohio residents who vote against tax renewals for parks and recreation spending could be costing themselves a significant amount of wealth in the form of their homes' value, a University of Cincinnati economist found. University of Cincinnati student orientation leaders tour Smale Riverfront Park in downtown Cincinnati. Photo/Angie Bolan While house prices didn't reflect a change immediately, three years after the votes the communities that approved the park and recreation maintenance saw 13% higher house values compared to the communities that voted against their levies.

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