There are 33 article(s) tagged tax increment financing:

• October 2019

  • EDGE board to vote on implementing TIF district in Raleigh

    A portion of the property tax revenue in the TIF district would go toward funding streets, sidewalks and other infrastructure needs in Raleigh. 

    By Omer Yusuf October 12, 2019

  • Uptown TIF expansion approved by Shelby County Commission

    The Shelby County Commission has approved on third and final reading an ordinance to grow the Uptown TIF district to include more communities in North Memphis.

    By Linda A. Moore October 07, 2019

  • Uptown TIF expansion moves toward final vote by Shelby County Commission

    An ordinance to expand the Uptown TIF district was approved on third reading Wednesday by a Shelby County Commission committee. Final approval of the TIF district increase would make residents in the expanded area eligible for improvement grants.

    By Linda A. Moore October 02, 2019

• September 2019

  • When developers seek incentives should officials check their backgrounds?

    Extra to our Special Report: Unlike Memphis, some cities dig deep into the backgrounds of developers seeking public incentives.

    By Marc Perrusquia September 18, 2019

  • Raleigh TIF moving toward goal of end-of-year approval

    A Raleigh tax increment financing – or TIF – district with Austin Peay Highway as a corridor for mixed use development could be in place by the end of the year.

    By Bill Dries September 17, 2019

• March 2019

  • City and Graceland break standoff over Whitehaven expansion minus arena

    The city and Graceland appear to have an agreement that allows the Graceland master plan to move ahead in some form beyond litigation over an arena that has been a part of the plan.

    By Bill Dries March 06, 2019

• December 2018

  • Committee recommends TIF for $950 million Union Row development

    A Shelby County Commission committee is recommending the creation of a tax increment financing district to fund public infrastructure for the $950 million Union Row project, though two commissioners expressed concerns about minority- and women-owned business involvement and gentrification.

    By Omer Yusuf December 13, 2018

  • Union Row project clears initial 30-year TIF approval

    The first phase of Union Row, the $950 million mixed-use project along Union Avenue, is one step closer to securing the tax revenue it needs to fund public infrastructure improvements.

    By Michelle Corbet December 11, 2018