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Redevelopment for Who? How TIF Redistributes Public Funds to the Wealthy

April 13th, 2023 - David Hackett

If you’re standing on any street corner in Chicago, there’s a one in three chance you’re standing in a TIF district. TIF, short for Tax Increment Financing, is a strategy to spur redevelopment in areas that are “blighted”, i.e., an area that has experienced si... More »

Community Anchors: How Can Arts & Culture Improve Neighborhoods?

May 18th, 2016 - Rachel Gordon

As many American cities try to determine the most effective mechanisms to revitalize their struggling neighborhoods, the concept of arts-led community development has become increasingly popular. Innovative efforts in this domain, such as the University of Chi... More »