The Economic Redevelopment and Growth (ERG) Program was established to provide incentive grants to developers, business, and owners to capture new State and local incremental taxes derived from a project’s development to address project financing...

The City of Worthington's Community Entertainment District Policy and Procedures outlines administering the application for and creation of any CED within the City.

The Models and Guidelines document will help the general public, elected officials, and community development advocates understand through case studies and best practices how TIF works, and that it can spur redevelopment.

This report provides a detailed analysis of the major steps and players involved in the East Baltimore Revitalization Initiative.

Mark Mamantov of Bass, Berry & Sims details the two primary local tools in Tennessee, tax abatement (PILOTs) and tax increment financing (TIFs).

Todd Napier of the Development Corporation of Knox County shares their typical forms of local incentives in Knoxville and Knox County: tax incentives, direct community investment, and land discounts through a number of case studies.

The Missouri Department of Revenue's 2015 Annual Report Summary details all TIF projects carried out throughout the state as of 2015. The projects are broken down by eight different categories, most of which cover a kind of blight designation, as...

In a report published by Georgia State University, author Dick Layton analyzes the effects of the Great Recession on revenue generated by Atlanta's' 10 tax allocation districts.

This quick hand out from the Port of Greater Cincinnati Development Authority gives an overview of tax increment financing and special assessment bonds along with the role the Port Authority can have in the processes of issuing bonds.

The CDFA 2015 TIF State-By-State Report is a detailed review of the current state statutes and related regulations governing the use of tax increment financing tools throughout the country. This information has been collected by CDFA with the help...

Dennis McGuire of Piper Jaffray examines the use of infrastructure financing districts in the City of West Sacramento, discusses challenges and successes for developers.

Anna Van Degna of Stifel walks through Infrastructure Financing Districts, understanding them, and looks at the techniques used to encourage development on San Francisco's Mission Bay.

Dr. Marcus Osborn discusses the state of affairs amongst the Arizona State Legislator, and how that has affected, is affecting, and will affect the state of economic development in the state.

Robert Franco of Phoenix Community Development and Investment Corporation provides a deep dive into New Markets Tax Credits, providing a comprehensive overview at their creation, implementation, and looking at a number of relevant case studies.

Margaret Hunt from the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade showcases the RiNo Arts District in Denver as an example of a Colorado Creative Industries creative district.

This document from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, Division of State and Local Finance, discusses the calculation of tax increment in a county where only one municipality has a tax increment district.

This document highlights how TIF works, what happens when TIF revenues fall short, how other taxing entities are affected by TIF, and examples of tax increment calculations.

Jason Tomlinson of the University of Louisville Foundation presents on the development of the JD Nichols Campus for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Jeanne Schroer from The Catalytic Fund discusses the thorough and varied process of financing the development and redevelopment of Northern Kentucky's urban areas.

Jim Parsons of Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP, Roger Peterman of Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, and Tom Howard of Commonwealth Economics present Kentucky's most leveraged development finance tools including tax increment financing and revenue bonds.

This article from Planning Magazine examines three projects that have benefited from the use of Super TIFs, a redevelopment tool adopted by several states that allows them to capture state taxes generated by certain kinds of redevelopment projects.

As part of the Brownfields Technical Assistance Program, this report from CDFA staff and technical advisors provides redevelopment recommendations for the Evans-Fintube site located in Tulsa, OK.

Patrick Bowman (City of Grandview Heights), Jeff Rink (KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc.), and Price Finley (Bricker & Eckler LLP) outline a range of tools that can be utilized to finance infrastructure, primarily detailing the use of TIF for...

Kip Wahlers of Ice Miller LLP provides an overview of the Ohio bond market with respect to a number of key development financing tools.

This video by JacKlink Productions tells a story on how tax increment financing is used to help attract new businesses, help expand existing companies, grow the manufacturing industry and act as a catalyst for development in the Carroll County, IN...

In this edition of the CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast Series, Ellen Harpel from Smart Incentives, Dan Breen from Jones Lang LaSalle, and Heidi Springer from New York Grant Company each give their perspectives of the incentives...

This study from Partnership for Sustainable Communities examines how brownfields projects in Milwaukee, WI can be transformed into opportunities for urban redevelopment. The North End and Park East Corridor projects are examples of how to leverage...

This study addresses a question related to TIF effects on non-TIF district property value within a school district. The question is explored by developing a theoretical model that describes the relationship between TIF and school finance and...

A case study from Fort Kent, ME describes using TIF in rural communities. This resource explains tax increment financing including its traditional uses, downtown revitalization, its implications for local tax burden, and regional funding effort.

Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office conducted a first-ever analysis of Chicago TIFs expected to expire between 2015 and 2024. The review revealed 71 TIFs would reach their 23-year lifespan in the next decade.

As part of the Brownfields Technical Assistance Program, this report from CDFA staff and technical advisors provides redevelopment recommendations for the Grim Hotel site located in Texarkana, TX.

This Case Study from the Community Development Society Conference covers a Fort Kent, ME TIF and the use of tax increment financing in rural areas.

This report from the US Conference of Mayors provides several success stories in brownfield redevelopment from cities that have demonstrated their ability to utilize a variety of private and public resources.

This case study from the University of Illinois at Chicago's Institute for Environmental Science and Policy highlights the Atlantic Station project in Atlanta Georgia and is an example of brownfield redevelopment that manages growth sustainably.

In this presentation, Nancey Green Leigh highlights some of the financing tools used in Georgia for brownfield redevelopment such as BIDs and TIFs,

Cheryl Strickland of Stifel discusses economic development projects targeted at redevelopment projects and introduces two successful case studies.

Douglass Selby of Hunter & Williams LLP discusses the use of TIF for brownfield financing and presents a case study from the City of Atlanta.

Presentation slides from the CDFA Brownfields Redevelopment Financing Webinar Series on June 4, 2015.

As part of the CDFA Brownfields Technical Assistance Program, this second installment of the Brownfields Financing Webinar Series focuses on disaster recovery assistance and highlights best practice examples, case studies, and brownfield...

The U.S. Travel Association and Civitas released this comprehensive report detailing Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) laws throughout the United States. The report reveals opportunities to implement TBIDs by analyzing each states...

During this CDFA // BNY Mellon Development Finance Webcast, the elements and diverse nature of special assessment financing is showcased with examples from around the nation.

Geoff Dickinson, Sr. Project Manager at SB Friedman Development Advisors, provides two case studies highlighting the site, market, and financing challenges associated with infill projects.

Mike Weber, Director PGAV Planners, provides an in-depth look at a redevelopment project that was authorized a TIF term extension.

Dana Lieberman, Managing Director of Lending at IFF, provides several case studies highlighting food system and community development financing taking place in communities across Illinois.

The National Association of Home Builders published this report focusing on Special Purpose Taxing Districts, a more efficient and effective way to fund public improvements in advance of growth, while at the same time ensuring that new growth pays...

CDFA is excited to announce the Brownfields Project Marketplace, which will take place on May 19, 2015 from 1pm-5pm EDT in Columbus, Ohio. The Brownfields Project Marketplace provides communities the opportunity to receive special assistance with...

Josh Birks (City of Fort Collins), Samuel Sharp (D.A. Davidson & Co.), and Dee Wisor (Butler Snow, LLP) present a case study detailing the financing structure of a 76.3 acre TIF redevelopment project in the City of Fort Collins.

This essay from the National Cultural Districts Exchange focuses on the financing, funding, and sustainability of art districts and the efforts underway in the cities of San Diego, Seattle, Baltimore, Dallas, and the state of Massachusetts.

Karl Stundins, Area Redevelopment Manager for the City of Dallas, provides an in-depth look at district based finance tools used in Dallas.

Steve Gilbert, Vice President for The HWH Group, and Rick Rhodes of the Texas Department of Agriculture explain a variety of tools and entities responsible for rural finance in the state of Texas.