Cities everywhere are challenged by congestion, pollution, crime, aging infrastructure, falling budgets, and many other issues. They need new strategies and new technologies to address those challenges. Smart technology is a key piece of the...

MDC, a nonprofit based in Durham, N.C., published this report called, "State of the South." They have been publishing these reports since 1996 to further its mission of helping communities, organizations, and leaders. The report breaks down why the...

EPA’s Brownfields Sustainability Pilots provide technical assistance to assist communities in achieving greener, more sustainable results when redeveloping brownfields. These pilots also provide models for other communities across the country.

The report analyzes the Brownfield Redevelopment Program from July 2013-June 2014. The program reached several major milestones, including 280 projected new direct jobs, 423 projected new indirect jobs and $11 million in projected new capital...

The presentation outlines the structure, objectives, and financing mechanisms behind Florida's Brownfield Redevelopment Program. The process of designating areas is also discussed, in addition to the benefits of the program.

The U.S. EPA conducts a thorough report that analyzes the Brownfields Program from 2003-2008. The report touches on the financing mechanisms used and the success/failures of the program.

The Alaska Environmental Protection Agency provides a handbook regarding the redevelopment procedures, assistance, and funding guidelines for the state. The handbook pinpoints specific response programs by location and touches on different...

Professor Nico Groenendijk from the University of Twente (Netherlands) provides an in-depth analysis of brownfield financing and the various costs/benefits. Of the financing techniques provided, the guide includes four models of public-private...

The California Pollution Control Financing Authority administer the CALReUSE Program (the “Program”), which is designed to encourage and assist in the rejuvenation and development of brownfield sites. This report analyzes the successes of the...

Anne Jamieson, Senior Project Manager for AKT Peerless, discusses the different financing strategies behind redevelopment projects, including TIF, tax abatements, tax credits, and grants and loans. Jamieson also provides a case study from Detroit.

A panel of Ohio finance experts discuss the redevelopment of Crocker Park in Westlake, OH.

This plan from the New Jersey Historic Preservation Office outlines the vision and goals for the agency looking ahead to 2019. The plan includes information on getting involved and overcoming financing challenges.

This document from the Congressional Research Service provides an overview of FEMA's Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program.

This case study, published by the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh, summarizes the redevelopment of the Pittsburgh Opera, including its financing package, energy-saving strategies and results.

This best practices guide from Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) provides considerations and recommendations for governments wishing to implement appropriate and effective TIF districts for economic development.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation produced a policy report on the states' historic tax credits and what makes a state tax credit work.

Blueprint Communities is an initiative from FHLBank Pittsburgh in which participating communities receive technical training, matching grants and other funding opportunities for revitalization strategies.

Patrick Kirby with West Virginia University presents at the Ohio Brownfields 2014 Conference on how to use and leverage foundation funding for brownfield redevelopment.

This report from Place Economics demonstrates quantitatively the catalytic impact that the rehabilitation of historic buildings has on the community made possible with the use of the historic tax credit.

This paper from Northeast-Midwest Institute seeks to summarize established quantifiable impacts of brownfields redevelopment in the areas of environmental, economic, community, and fiscal effects.

This document, prepared by the Center for Community Progress, outlines land banking in Georgia, from legislative authorization to considerations for creating new land bank entities.

Scott Shearer with Public Financial Management describes Pennsylvania's unique targeted redevelopment tools, their structuring, benefits, and differences from one another.

Jeff Mills with Reed Smith describes the benefits and use of TIF, prerequisites, development impacts, and considerations for municipalities.

Don Cunningham with Lehigh Valley EDC presents on the City Revitalization and Improvement Zone (CRIZ) and Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) programs, and how they have been transforming communities in Allentown and Bethlehem.

The Northeast Midwest Institute surveys innovative local initiatives to help revitalize brownfields. This presentation provides case studies from across the country and an array of financing strategies.

Charles Bartsch and Barbara Wells draw lessons from case studies for financing brownfield redevelopment projects in small towns and rural areas.

This report, prepared by SRA International, focuses on the revitalization of mill sites located throughout the United States. The report shares challenges, opportunities, case studies, and creative solutions.

The North Carolina Rural Economic Development Center released this report to help small towns create new economic opportunities, learn about successful revitalization strategies, and explore alternative project financing approaches.

Cheryl Strickland with Stifel Nicolaus & Company, Inc. explores Tax Allocation Districts/Tax Increment Financing in Georgia. The presentation also includes a case study on Transit Oriented Development.

Billy Peppers with Georgia Department of Community Affairs shares multiple case studies involving the Georgia Main Street program.

Chuck Warbington with Gwinnett Village discusses their experiences as Community Improvement Districts to catalyze public improvements that spur private investment.

This article, written by Casey Brendon, David Bergman, Judy Dunstan and Hon Lu, focuses on the City of Toronto's experience providing financial tools for brownfield redevelopment.

The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released a Brownfields Showcase Part II, which provides an updated overview of brownfields redevelopment opportunities, tools, strategies and new case studies.

The Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing released a Brownfields Showcase which provides an overview of brownfields redevelopment opportunities, tools, strategies and case studies.

The National Trust for Historic Preservation published an article by Evans Paull that explores tax incentives for brownfields redevelopment and how these incentives can be paired with rehabilitation projects.

Kim Briesemeister with Redevelopment Management Associates explores multiple case studies involving tax increment finance and redevelopment.

Steven Lindorff with City of Jacksonville Beach CRA explains redevelopment, CRA's and TIF and provides case studies in Florida.

In this presentation, Evans Paull of New Partners for Smart Growth explores creative financing models for brownfield redevelopment. Paull covers tools such as bonds, loans, grants, credit enhancements, TIF as well as case studies.

A partnership among the Development Finance Authority of Summit County, City of Akron, Summit County, and University of Akron is moving forward with plans to build a basketball arena in downtown Akron.

Karl Marschel with Bryan Cave shares his experience with Indiana's TIF law and standard practice, including necessary steps to enacting a TIF, what can be funded, and other considerations.

Dana Lieberman with IFF describes a number of case studies which capitalize on various tax credit tools to build communities, add jobs and grow local economies throughout Illinois.

The Georgia Land Bank Resource Manual was prepared to provide education about land banks and land banks in Georgia. It can also provide assistance to counties and municipalities in Georgia looking to deal with tax delinquent, substandard,...

Greater Ohio Policy Center designed this guidebook as a manual for local leaders working to redevelop vacant commercial property. The report identifies best practices and policies focused on economic regrowth strategies.

Maureen Barry with Ehlers details the statues and standard practice regarding tax increment financing in Illinois, covering types of TIF, eligible expenses, and issues and trends.

John Brancaglione with PGAV discusses the use of TIF in Missouri: its duration, revenue sources, and other statutes which affect its use as an economic development tool.

The Beyond Bankruptcy project gleans insight into municipal distress by looking at these cities as a group; describing trends in urban finance structures; and considering the similarities and differences across these cities. This recap of the first...

The Ohio General Assembly is considering two pieces of legislation concerning changes to Ohio's tax increment finance and state new markets tax credit programs. In this briefing, Scott Ziance with Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease discusses H.B. 198...

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh provides this case study on Pittsburgh Opera’s green initiative to acquire Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Operations and Maintenance Certification for their headquarters.

The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development released rules for its new state historic tax credit. These guidelines give an overview of the program, along with eligibility requirements and how to apply.