PPL appeals PUC ruling in eminent domain case
“In their Dec. 19 recommendation to deny the applications, administrative law judges David A. Salapa and Joel H. Cheskis stated, “In summary, PPL has failed to satisfy its burden to demonstrate that the transmission line…
Tax Integrity and Fairness Alliance (TIFa) will hold a Town Meeting February 12 2013
“The Tax Integrity and Fairness Alliance (TIFa) will hold a Town Meeting on the issue of TIF districts on Tuesday, February 12, from 7 to 9 pm, at the Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division, Chicago….
Still as Moonlight: Why Tax Increment Financing Stalled in North Carolina
“This Comment argues that North Carolina’s TIF statute is infrequently used for multiple reasons, including its complexity, the availability of alternative financing forms, the constrictive nature of TIF’s statutory structure, and other ancillary factors such…
Is Transit-Oriented Development DC’s New Black?
“In addition, JLL notes that the success of mixed-use development is heavily contingent on demographics—namely young, educated adults. During the Great Recession many in this group were not in a position to invest in their…
Easton Council invokes eminent domain to acquire property for new parking facility
“With renovations being made to expand the Crayola Experience downtown, Easton city officials realize parking will be soon be at an even greater premium. As a result, the mayor and City Council are eying the…
Silva Valley interchange update: County pursues eminent domain
“The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors conducted a hearing Friday morning and eventually adopted a Resolution of Necessity that authorizes beginning the process. Because much of the project is within the California Department of…
Evidence of Low-Ball Eminent Domain Offers by NCDOT
“The newspaper concluded, “A review of the settled claims showed the NCDOT had agreed to pay many of the property owners 30 to 40 percent more than the appraised value of their land.” Does this…
Renovation of old Colorado National Bank building 30 percent complete
“The developer received National Park Service approval for historic-preservation tax incentives, and the Denver Urban Renewal Authority approved tax-increment financing to help bridge the financial gap — up to $10 million, which will be paid…
Explained: Downtown Covington’s Tax Increment Financing District
“It allows a city or county to designate an area for development purposes,” Parsons said of the TIF. “They can then pledge the incremental increase in taxes to develop the area more.” The TIF relates…
King Soopers plan at 9th and Colorado: Will it calm critics of Walmart at today’s meeting?
“Financing for the redevelopment of the site would include approximately $21 million in Tax Increment Financing — which, as the mayor’s release notes, “allows the Denver Urban Renewal Authority to receive the new sales and…