Originally Posted by
toomanybooks
Heard on the radio today that some homes near ORD have just received a 12% decrease in property taxes because of the new noise from the 4th runway.
I feel little sympathy for anyone who builds or buys a house near an airport. It isn't like they weren't aware that it was there, but get upset when flight patterns have to change, or there is need to expand a runway.
If one is concerned about airport noise, don't buy or build a house near one.