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Property Tax Exemptions for Community & Economic Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

This blog post attempts to identify which of these property tax breaks that might be relevant to a local government’s community and economic development plans. 2(3) ) for government, educational, scientific, literary, cultural, charitable, and religious property. Housing-Related Exemptions Builders inventory ( G.S.

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How Are Economic Developers Partnering to Solve Workforce Challenges?

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

To attract, retain and expand businesses in today’s tight labor market, economic development organizations (EDOs) are becoming more involved than ever in partnerships to help meet employers’ talent pipeline and training needs. Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation in Pa.; What do those partnerships look like?

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Community building versus economic development

Rebuilding Place in Urban Space

," " Park View Residents Continue To Oppose Redevelopment at Bruce Monroe Park " Washington City Paper , also see " "Temporary" uses as a way to foil development: Bruce Monroe Elementary School site, DC | from school to park to housing "). Most economic development planners don't know the difference.

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The Challenge of Performance Management in Community Development

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The heads of these services sometimes report directly to the city/county managers, or they may function as a unit within other departments, ranging from code enforcement and public works to health and human services to economic development.

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You Can Take It to the Bank: Federal Reserve System Resources for CED Professionals

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

These two Banks are diving into issues such as housing affordability and the rural/urban divide in the Southeastern U.S. This is the type of standard economic data you may expect from a regional Federal Reserve Bank, but perspectives about the role of the Bank in community and economic development, broadly speaking, may be changing.

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What @sog_ced is reading online: September 2022

Community and Economic Development Program of UNC

The following are articles and reports on the web that the Community and Economic Development Program at the UNC School of Government shared through social media over the past month. Developer selected by City; universities have option of ownership interest. Follow us on twitter or facebook to receive regular updates.

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Key Practices for Advancing Racial Equity Frameworks in Municipal Bonds

NLC (National League of Cities)

Every year cities, towns and villages throughout the nation issue bonds to fund capital projects for affordable housing, water, sewer, education, sidewalk repairs, economic development, and other areas.