TIF is often the most effective incentive in closing project financing gaps for brownfield projects, however isn't often used to finance brownfield projects because of the need for up-front financing and the bond market looking for projects that are...

Evans Paull with the Northeast-Midwest Institute as part of a project with Smart Growth America looks at the use and challenges of tax increment finance to promote the redevelopment of brownfields sites. The report looks at how states can modify...

This presentation from the Genesee County Land Bank in MI provides information about brownfields, state and federal brownfield incentives, example brownfield projects, and the Land Bank brownfield plan and amendment.

Evans Paull continues his look at TIF and its application for brownfields projects. He identifies programs that work with TIF to help finance brownfields redevelopment.

Evans Paull looks at TIF and how the tool has emerged as a popular financing option for redevelopment. Paul discusses how brownfields sites can take advantage of these financing options and some state best practice programs.

This resource looks at the EPA's brownfields programs. Since 1997 the EPA has expanded the scope of eligibility for the BCRLF pilot applicants. This resource gives readers an understanding of the BCRLF loan program, eligible properties, the...

This paper from the Northeast-Midwest Institute provides case examples of brownfield financing tools that local governments have used to leverage private dollars, improve the developer’s financial position, reduce lender risk, or fund property...

Including over 50 profiles of successful brownfields projects and programs, four comprehensive findings, and the "10 Keys to Brownfield Success," this report encapsulates a decade of research and experience on brownfields reuse. Provided by the...

Brownfield redevelopment continues to be a major issue for many urban communities. As urban infill expands and individuals return to the central city, development of these sites will increase in demand. Cuyahoga (Ohio) County's brownfield...

This information brief highlights brownfields projects from throughout the country where tax increment financing was used; and describes TIF laws and programs targeting brownfields.

A listing of local, state and federal brownfields financing resources from the Center for Creative Land Recycling.

The Central Park Project is a landfill redevelopment project near Columbus, Ohio that capitalized on cooperation between metropolitan area partners and the creation of a special-purpose quasi-governmental entity. When completed, Central Park will...

Proponents of brownfield revitalization point out many potential benefits. They cite the environmental benefits of reducing the spread of urban sprawl and curtailing traffic congestion, related air quality problems, and other forms of environmental...

Charlie Bartsch from the Northeast Midwest Institute provides an overview of brownfield financing programs as presented during the 2005 CDFA Annual Conference.