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Nannie Helen Burroughs NE Corridor: Draft Small Area Plan Released for Public Comment

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The Office of Planning (OP) has been working with residents, community stakeholders and Washington, D.C., government agencies to develop the Draft Nannie Helen Burroughs Corridor Small Area Plan (NHBCSAP). This plan is...more

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A Brief Introduction to Tax Increment Financing

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Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a financing tool used by local governments to fund economic development projects. In Florida, TIF is most commonly associated with Community Redevelopment Agencies (CRAs), which have statutory...more

McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC

Municipalities Help to Breathe New Life into Vacant or Underutilized Shopping Mall Sites

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In recent months, several media outlets have reported on potential redevelopment concepts and initiatives for the Colonial Park Mall site in Lower Paxton Township and the Harrisburg Mall site in Swatara Township, both located...more

Kohrman Jackson & Krantz LLP

City of Cleveland Property Tax Abatement: The Study, Key Findings and Recommendations

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THE STUDY - In the summer of 2019, Cleveland’s Office of Community Development and the Equitable Community Development Working Group commissioned a study (the “Study”) to identify the historic usage of the City’s Tax...more

Robinson & Cole LLP

An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19

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On April 3, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law “An Act to Address Challenges Faced by Municipalities and State Authorities Resulting from COVID-19” as Chapter 53 of the Acts of 2020 (the Act). A copy...more

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Calling all economic developers: Large TIFs may be eligible for a one-time extension opportunity

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In the fall of 2019, the Ohio General Assembly significantly changed state law governing tax increment financing (TIF) exemptions. For certain TIF projects, local communities can extend the exemptions – and, therefore,...more

Harris Beach PLLC

New Year Brings New Opportunities for Opportunity Zones

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The dawn of 2020 brings a spirit of fresh opportunities for municipalities to address challenges, develop (or re-develop), and pursue growth by aligning with investors and government programs. The new year also offers a...more

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ADGM Entities May Now Own Property in Abu Dhabi

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Qualifying Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) entities, including special purpose vehicles, foundations and real estate investment funds, may now hold title to property in Abu Dhabi (onshore and in the free zone) thanks to an...more

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