This report, prepared for the Washington State Department of Ecology, provides a thorough review of the state's brownfields policies and programs, and how they can be improved. Key topics include development challenges, policy recommendations, and...

This report from the Northeast-Midwest Institute and ICF International discusses policies that could help redevelop brownfields in Iowa. Topics include TIF programs, tax credit programs, and more.

City of New York program to incentivize the installation of electricity generating solar panels on buildings. Program uses tax abatements to offset installation costs. Attached document is a factsheet on the program.

This Green Strategies Bulletin from Bricker & Eckler LLP addresses changes to Ohio's tax policy that significantly reduce the tax burdens on certain advanced energy projects. The bulletin includes a review of the prior law and a detailed analysis of...

This screen capture from the City of Waynesboro Economic Development Department website covers programs available to businesses located within one of the city's two enterprise zones. Programs include job creation grants, facade grants, and tax...

This Excel sheet is a calculator that businesses can use to calculate the potential tax credits and refunds they may receive by creating a certain number of jobs or making a specific level of investment. The file has separate tabs for different...

This case study from Lancaster Pollard presents a multi-family building financing project that combined state and federal historic tax credits, FHA mortgage insurance, and a state asbestos abatement grant. The document provides information on the...

This presentation by Stephen S. Sparks and David E. Reid discuss the NNSA National Security Campus in Kansas City, MO. This $700M project included multiple bond issues and other sources of financing.

This flyer from the Randolph/Fulton Market Association provides an overview of the economic development incentives offered by the City of Chicago. The list covers Small Business Improvement Fund grants, TIF, and tax exemptions.

This study, authored by Jerry Zhao and Kerstin Larson, evaluates the applicability of special assessments in funding public transits on the basis of four criteria: efficiency, equity, sustainability, and feasibility. The authors discuss suitable...

This fact sheet from the Community Development arm of the City of Cincinnati describes a commercial property tax abatement program. To qualify, the new or renovated commercial property must be certified according to Leadership in Energy and...

The Miami River Concept Report was created by Greenways Incorporated for the Miami River Commission Greenway Subcommittee. The report describes a land use plan for the Miami River. The plan covers recreational use, economic development, and...

Researchers Jerry Zhao, Kirti Das, and Kerstin Larson evaluate the applicability of TIF as a revenue strategy based on four criteria: efficiency, equity, revenue sustainability, and feasibility. The paper also provides recommendations on how to...

This document compiled by the EPA highlights different programs available in Florida for renewable energy projects on contaminated lands.

This study by the East-West Gateway Council of Governments examines the ways different incentives have been used in the St.Louis region and their effectiveness. The study found that over $2.5 billion in incentives have been given to private...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has compiled a list of Web resources for users to understand the various tax incentive programs in Renewal Communities and Empowerment Zones.