The document discusses the limitations of using outdated 2010 Census data for Opportunity Zone designations, highlighting changes in areas like Downtown Brooklyn and Wynwood Miami. It points out non-residential pockets like museums and airports that affect income tracts, and emphasizes that income alone doesn't capture area potential, citing vibrant university campuses. It also notes that contiguous tracts with qualified Census tracts can be included in Opportunity Zones, sometimes leading to the inclusion of highly coveted areas.
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