This study from Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research examines tax increment financing and its impact on Indiana counties from 2003-2012.

Craig Davis (Spencer Fane Britt & Browne), Laura Radcliffe (Stifel Public Finance), and Debbie Rush (Thompson Coburn LLP) provide several examples of successful redevelopment projects in Missouri.

A report on Wichita’s tax increment financing districts indicates that each district is expected to repay every bond issued for public improvements on time.

The 2013 Tax Increment Financing Report summarizes Missouri TIF projects and financial data. The Missouri Department of Revenue generated the report by obtaining reports submitted by the authorizing municipalities.

The CDFA Brownfields Financing Toolkit provides communities with an easy-to-use, best practices resource on brownfields redevelopment. The toolkit brings together the best financing concepts and techniques to provide a comprehensive response to...

This case study from Partnership for Sustainable Communities highlights a brownfield redevelopment project on the West Side of Greenville, SC that relied heavily on Brownfield Site Assessment Grants to identify reuse opportunities within the project...

This paper from Robert Sroka examines tax increment financing and other financing tools used to ease brownfield redevelopment and remediation. Through an examination of these tools and their application in the US and Canada, the paper evaluates the...

Association for Redevelopment Initiatives' case study of Milltown Park, a former mill site that was redeveloped using TIF and a USDA Rural Housing Super Green-LEED Platinum Loan.

This report, produced by CDFA for the World Bank, is intended to provide information to communities and countries interested in identifying potential financing tools for the remediation and redevelopment of contaminated industrial sites. Specific...

John Brancaglione from PGAV Planners explains how St. Louis combined tax increment finance with special assessment. The finance was used to build a levee and prevent flooding in the district.

Price Finley, Esq. with Bricker & Eckler LLP described types of tax increment financing and special assessments and what they can be used for. He used an example of a suburban in-fill redevelopment in Upper Arlington, Ohio.

Mary Cohron with Warren County Downtown Economic Development Authority provides details on the City Center TIF in Bowling Green, KY. The presentation covers revitalization to transform the area into a Downtown gateway for Western Kentucky University.

Brent Jeffcoat of Pope Zeigler Law Firm discusses the different financing strategies and sources that can be utilized. Jeffcoat also provides several TIF case studies.

This paper from the North Carolina Law Review covers the history of TIF in NC and nationally. It also looks at three authorized TIF projects to date in North Carolina as well as takeaway lessons from each. The final part provides a survey of...

This official statement for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Revenue bonds provides a wealth of information on the TIF and bond structure for the BBB+ rated, $55.9M project.

This official statement for the Southeast Overtown/Park West Community Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Revenue bonds provides a wealth of information on the TIF and bond structure for the BBB+ rated, $55.9M project.

Art Papapanos of the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation discusses available development incentives involving a variety of sectors, in addition to providing several successful projects in Detroit.

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

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.

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.

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.

PGAV Planners produced this concise case study highlighting the Arnold Commons project in Arnold, Missouri. PGAV shares project details primarily focused on the tax increment financing elements of the project.

Stephen Friedman presents new financing ideas and creative solutions for making impactful infrastructure enhancements. Friedman provides case studies, market overviews, trends, contemporary projects and more.

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.

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.

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...

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,...

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...

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.