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public improvement

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A quick definition of public improvement:

Public improvement refers to any addition made to a piece of land, whether permanent or not, that increases its value, utility, or appearance. It can be a beneficial improvement that benefits the public generally, a local improvement that benefits adjacent property, or a necessary improvement made to prevent the deterioration of property. Public improvements are typically made to property owned by the state or any other political entity, such as a municipality. A valuable improvement is one that adds permanent value to the freehold, while a voluntary improvement is made solely for ornamental purposes.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Public improvement refers to an addition made to real property, whether permanent or not, that increases its value, utility, or enhances its appearance. It can be a beneficial improvement, general improvement, local improvement, necessary improvement, public improvement, valuable improvement, or voluntary improvement.

  • A new park built by the city government is an example of a public improvement.
  • A new sidewalk constructed in front of a house and financed by a special assessment is an example of a local improvement.
  • A new roof installed on a house to prevent its deterioration is an example of a necessary improvement.
  • A swimming pool built in the backyard of a house is an example of a valuable improvement.
  • A fountain installed in a garden for ornamental purposes is an example of a voluntary improvement.

These examples illustrate how public improvement can take different forms and serve different purposes. They can be made by individuals, private entities, or the government, and can benefit the public or just the property owner.

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13:34
as far as i know, that information is simply for data collection purposes
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13:34
i don't think it has a detrimental effect on your chances of admission
13:34
but also you don't need to tell them anything so lol
Can y'all help me understand something lol. What does it mean for an app to "go complete"? Is that when the school has reviewed it and made a decision?
13:35
Na, it's when they have all the required information
Gotcha. So what would be the difference between received and completed?
Does complete entail like the app + LORs?
13:35
correct
That makes sense. Thank you!
13:36
complete basically means they've acknowledged receipt and it's ready to go under review whenever they start the deliberative process
Quillinit
13:40
I still haven't had Chicago or Cornell go complete, but I think that's just how they be
13:41
when did you submit
CaringEquableGuppy
13:42
How do you know when an application is complete? Is it on LSAC or the school's portal?
13:43
it'll be on the school-specific portal
Quillinit
13:44
when they opened
Quillinit
13:45
they both say something along the lines of "received and waiting to be processed"
13:48
anyone have good resources for revising a personal statement for reuse after applying with it last cycle?
13:49
Any guesses when Cornell and Penn CRS fee waivers will go out?
13:51
@Quillinit: from my recollection, chicago and cornell collapse complete/UR1 into a single step, so they may simply not be ready to begin reviewing applications
13:52
i think it's fair to assume, barring a handful of schools like UVA, most schools won't begin reviewing applications in earnest until the beginning of next month at the earliest, so it wouldn't be surprising to hear that applications are just sitting in the queue
13:54
@oakenrays: I was just gonna write a new one personally but I think you want to make it recognizably different from your previous PS
13:56
@baddestbunny: definitely agree that some revision and additional information is warranted but, my why law is the same... I guess just tell the same story in a different way
14:03
ugh fineeee I'll write a new stupid essay
14:07
yeah I told my last essay about a formative experience and am trying to update it now to be about what I’ve learned since that experience
recently wrapped up interview
i re-wrote my PS this cycle when I reapplied
fire drill at work
so lit
Quillinit
15:10
oh fun @info-man, Chicago just changed to complete today, so we'll see
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