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Chicago's TIF That Keeps On Takingnew

The city has found a way to extend the life of its oldest, fattest tax increment financing district.
Chicago Reader  |  Ben Joravsky  |  06-10-2008  |  Housing & Development

In Kansas City, Tax Breaks Don't Cure Blight -- They Create Sprawlnew

TIF is a tool that cities can use to spur development in distressed areas. But in Kansas City, TIF is often used to make sprawl.
The Pitch  |  David Martin  |  05-21-2008  |  Housing & Development

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