I believe Section 502, the 99 year leasehold, will create an environment where homeowners will invest on trust land and it will attract private capital, not only meeting housing needs but also hopefully expanding and creating economies on those lands.
Heitkamp discusses the potential of Section 502 to stimulate investment and economic growth.
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