During this dual-state webcast, Georgia’s Tax Allocation Districts (TAD) and Texas’ Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZ) were compared side-by-side with examples that helped shed light on the effectiveness of each policy. Which tax increment...

PGAV Planners produced this brief case study to demonstrate how tax increment financing was utilized to attract development and reinvigorate St. Joseph, Missouri's downtown corridor.

This Tax Increment Financing report produced by Arizona PIRG Education Fund examines TIF models from definition to legislative measures and makes the case for increased transparency in local economic development subsidies.

Christine Reynolds with Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP and Peter Englander with Portland Development Commission speak on TIF by comparing situations in Portland and Wilsonville, and studying recent trends.

SB Friedman shares how tax-increment financing can be used to address reduced funding sources for transportation and a number of detailed case studies in Illinois.

Suisun City issued $58 million in tax-increment bonds to provide for overall downtown design, purchase of dilapidated properties along the waterfront, infrastructure including new water and sewer pipes and streetscaping, facade improvement programs,...

Vice President of RKG Associates shares a detailed approach to project and market feasibility studies to support revitalization efforts. The presentations includes project approach, considerations, project examples, and deliverables.

This presentation from the State of Massachusetts provides strategies to revitalize old mill villages across the state through special district financing. Included are common challenges, opportunities, considerations and detailed case studies.

During this installment of the CDFA-Stifel Nicolaus Innovative Deals Webcast Series, we featured the latest in downtown retail development. Speakers highlighted two recent projects that have served as catalysts for downtown renewal and discussed how...

During this installment of the CDFA-Stifel Nicolaus Innovative Deals Webcast Series, we featured the latest in downtown retail development. Ketan Gada from the District of Columbia and Ken Krombeen and Tammy Hopman from the City of Grandville, MI...

Price Finley with Bricker & Eckler discusses TIF, CURCs & Special Assessment Finance Strategies in Ohio. Finley describes special district financing types, examples of SIDs, and case-studies.

Evans Paull with Redevelopment Economics presents TIF trends, the often conflicted relationship between TIF and brownfields, solutions to using TIF for brownfields redevelopment, and case studies from around the country.

Price Finley with Bricker & Eckler discusses a variety of case studies where TIF and tax credits were used to finance sustainable, smart growth developments.

John Brancaglione with PGAV gives a thorough overview of TIF and tax credits and how these tools can be used to bolster smart growth and sustainability initiatives through establishing public policy at the local level. Brancaglione also presents a...

In this presentation, the City of Austin provides an explanation of Tax Increment Financing (TIF), including its history, current usage, and state enabling legislation. This presentation also communicates recommendations, best practices, methods of...

Prepared collaboratively by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission, the Philadelphia Department of Commerce, and the Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation, the Lower Schuylkill Master Plan builds on exciting opportunities for economic...

Harbor Point is a new 3 million square-foot master-planned mixed-use community located on a waterfront site in Baltimore Maryland. The massive project will generate $920M of private investment from $106.9M of TIF bonds to finance necessary public...

The 2012 PDC Annual Report highlights accomplishments from the organization in the areas of neighborhood economic development, urban innovation, and public resource investment. As reflected in the following financial statements, PDC ended fiscal...

This report provides an update of the progress of 21 TIF districts in Dallas County, Texas during the year 2012. The County is able to determine the effectiveness of this economic development tool through the report which has allowed the County to...

Steve Eikenberry with First American Bank discusses bond financing strategies in the state and how this tool can be used to provide a significant portion of a project's capital. Eikenberry shares a number of projects that utilized various bonds to...

Mike Weber with PGAV Planners shares the experience of a small town utilizing TIF to make downtown renovations, senior living, residential and more. Weber explains how the city served as a general contractor, where profit was not essential, which...

James Snyder with Ice Miller presented tax increment financing programs and options to combine TIF with other public/private tools. Snyder emphasizes the importance of TIF in redevelopment and opportunities to transform communities. Furthermore,...

Greg Hummel with Bryan Cave shares some successful TIF projects throughout Illinois. Hummel discusses structuring incentives, selling the story, planning, implementation, local economic issues, and content of a redevelopment agreement.

DC Surface Transit commissioned the Brookings Institution to conduct a preliminary assessment of the funding alternatives, beyond Federal and DC government financing, for a streetcar system. This report includes analysis and recommendations for...

State of Pennsylvania released the 2012 Annual Report for the Commonwealth Financing Authority. The report tracks a diverse range of development finance programs aimed at addressing all areas of the state. Each program and tool are accompanied by an...

This presentation from Atlanta Development Authority demonstrates financing tools available to take advantage of redevelopment opportunities. Additionally, case studies and deal structuring is provided for Tax Assessment Districts and New Markets...

This resource by Gary Jaeckel, a Municipal Management Consultant, covers the basics of TIF in Tennessee from historical uses to best practices and alternatives to TIF.

Clio Andris at National Association of Home Builders produced this document which explores some innovative ways to finance a school building or renovation project.

Jason Rittenberg and Erin Tehan present the CDFA Excellence in Development Finance Awards that recognize outstanding development finance programs, agencies, leaders, projects, and success stories.

Margaret Comey and Gregory Daniels from Squire Sanders discuss the many development finance tools available in Ohio. This presentation includes tools, legal basis, and case studies.

The Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh shares information about their effort to create large impact using TIF.

This presentation by Brian Holdwick of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation walks through a complex redevelopment project from start to finish.

Two case study examples of public and private sector collaboration of redevelopment through tax increment finance are covered by Jennifer Readler of Ice Miller LLP.

This report from Alex Iams of Arlington Economic Development reviews the transit-oriented development and tax increment finance plans for Crystal City.

This case study of a transformational tax increment finance project was presented by Anthony Griffin of the Berwyn Economic Development Corporation.

These case studies of tax increment finance projects were provided by Laura Radcliffe of Stifel Nicolaus and John Brancalione of PGAV.

Bill Calderon of Hawes Hill Calderon presents case studies of projects financed with the Texas version of tax increment finance, TIRZ.

This final report on development potentials and timing for a Houston TIRZ district was created by CDS Market Research for the Buffalo Bayou Partnership.

Development Planning & Financing Group, Inc. produced this report featuring a variety of development finance project case studies for the National Association of Home Builders.

This packet from the Columbus-Franklin County Finance Authority provides information about the Authority's programs, including bond finance and tax exemptions, and project case studies.

This report from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy analyzes the duration of TIF districts created during recessions to the duration of districts created before or after recessions. Findings indicate that recessions can significantly increase the...

This tax increment finance analysis was created by Partners for Economic Solutions for the city of Washington, DC. The report addresses projected changes in property values and estimates the amount of supportable bonds.

Ken Powell presents a brief overview of tax increment financing and provides two case studies of successful districts in Virginia.

This presentation by Price Finley presents several examples of how tax increment finance has been used in Ohio to develop mass transit or to provide public parking.

This presentation by Laura Radcliff discusses TIF as a tool for improving public infrastructure and provides two case studies from Missouri.

Steve Strnisha and Brian Cooper presented this case study of the Flats East Bank project in Cleveland, Ohio. The financing sources for this project included tax increment finance, bonds, grants, and more.

This presentation by Tony Q. Smith discusses the New Markets Tax Credit program and how to pair these credits with tax increment financing, HUD 108 loan guarantees, and more.

This document from the Washington County Department of Property Records and Taxpayer Services provides a detailed breakdown of the finances for the 34 TIF districts within the county. Details include key dates, current and original tax capacities,...

This guide from William Blair & Co. provides an overview of tax increment financing. Highlights from the document include an explanation of the role bonds play in TIF deals, a discussion of general obligation versus revenue bonds, and a case study...

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...