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Don’t miss expert panelists discussing alternative approaches to financing the redevelopment of old commercial properties and brownfields including variations on Tax Increment Financing (TIFs) – their pros and cons, and examples of projects in Canada.
Topics discussed:
- Review of Brownfields – new urban “live, work, play” forms
- TIF definition; how it works
- Examples from different provinces
- Pros and cons of TIFs
- Expert opinions
James Tischler, FAICP, PCP, MCIPI
Development Director, State of Michigan Land Bank Fast Track Authority
James is experienced and credentialed planner, community/economic (re)developer, and development consultant with a demonstrated record of impactful, innovative work in government administration as well as for private and public clients. Skilled in the planning, coding, design, entitlement, finance, and transactional elements of city-building.
Chris De Sousa, MScPL, Ph.D., MCIP, RPP
Professor, School of Urban & Regional Planning, Ryerson University + President
Dr. De Sousa’s research activities focus on various aspects of brownfield redevelopment, urban environmental management, park planning, and sustainability in Canada and the United States.
Moderator
Guy Crittenden
Content Developer for ERIS, Toronto, Ontario
Not available
Read ERIS’ latest paper ‘Savvy Funding Strategies for Brownfield Redevelopment in Canada’.
