Financing Progressive Development

Conventional financing techniques impede investment in "smart growth" or "new urbanism" projects.

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May 16, 2001, 8:00 AM PDT

A growing segment of the real estate community is experimenting with a new form of development that combines neo-traditional design, mixed uses and higher densities. "Smart growth" or "new urbanism" developers contend that conventional financing techniques - with their reliance on standardization and short-term financial returns - unnecessarily impede investment in their projects. This paper examines the barriers created by conventional real estate investment practices and outlines financing strategies that can--and have--worked for different, progressive, developments.

Thanks to Kurt Sommer

FULL STORY: Financing Progressive Development

Tuesday, May 15, 2001 in The Brookings Institution

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