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A Survey of State Historic Tax Credits

Historic tax credits are common at the state level—though they are contested and championed on a recurring basis all over the country.

January 25, 2017 - National Trust For Historic Preservation

Earned Income Should Not Replace Public Funding for Community Development

Our plan was to seek out community-based organizations trying to back away from developer fees, pursuing recent implications that smaller organizations should consider leaving development work to more efficient, larger ones. We found none.

August 26, 2016 - Shelterforce/Rooflines

Defending Kansas City's Historic Tax Credit Program

Historic and affordable housing tax credits recently came under fire from a Missouri state senator. Kevin Collison, writing for the Kansas City Star, responded.

February 16, 2014 - The Kansas City Star

Smart States Support Their Economies with Preservation Incentives

As central cities become prized by young professionals and the companies that want to lure them, it behooves states to recognize the value of the historic buildings that bring unique character to workplaces and urban environs, writes Kaid Benfield.

April 29, 2013 - NRDC Switchboard Blog

Reducing Historic Tax Credit Could Curb Development in St. Louis

A successful tax credit that boosts development and preservation in St. Louis's historic urban core is under legislative attack in Missouri.

March 30, 2013 - Next City

The Hidden Underlying Value of Historic Reuse

Urban Land explores examples of recent projects where historic assets serve as unlikely catalysts for master-planned community development and economic growth

January 17, 2012 - Urban Land

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