Land Use & Zoning

A NC 'transfer station' for solid waste located near a residential neighborhood could affect real estate values primarily through:

AIncreased air quality
BNegative externalities including noise, odor, truck traffic, and perceived environmental health risks✓ Correct
CImproved infrastructure
DIncreased property taxes

Explanation

Solid waste transfer stations create noise, odors, and traffic that can negatively impact nearby residential property values — these are examples of external obsolescence caused by nearby land uses.

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