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Edinburgh Waterfront leads the race for TIF approval

Published: 2009-08-17 12:06:21

Edinburgh could become the first UK local authority to fund infrastructure for regeneration using tax increment financing. The city aims to apply the funds to its waterfront regeneration programme.
 
“We have received a flashing amber signal from the government minister,” said Dave Anderson, director of city development, for City of Edinburgh Council, in an exclusive interview with SocInvest. read more

Top experts lead comprehensive TIF masterclass

Published: 2009-08-13 10:56:42

"Preparing for tax increment financing and accelerated development zones”, 3Fox International’s masterclass on October 15, 2009, provides a comprehensive and up-to-date briefing on this proposed innovative method of funding infrastructure projects.
 
The masterclass, sponsored by law firm DLA Piper, features leading experts involved in framing the proposals for UK adoption and discussions with Treasury and government departments as well as all the main political parties
 
• Stuart Howie, director, PwC Advisory
• Cecily Davis, partner, DLA Piper
• Chris Murray, director, Core Cities
• Sarah Whitney, executive director, CB Richard Ellis Regeneration and Development
• Peter Cosmetatos, director of finance and investment, British Property Federation
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Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke form rail and nuclear JVs

Published: 2009-08-13 10:48:02

Two contractors are combining to secure contracts for London’s Crossrail project, including the new station on the Isle of Dogs.
 
Bouygues and Laing O’Rourke are to sign a memorandum of understanding to enable them to compete for infrastructure work on the £16 billion scheme. They have also already entered the bidding process for EDF’s proposed new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset. read more

Bradford’s City Park gets £25 million go-ahead at last

Published: 2009-08-13 10:45:08

Bradford’s City Park scheme last month finally guaranteed its start-up with a mixed funding package from Yorkshire Forward, the HCA and the Regional Transport Board as well as Bradford Council itself.
 
The Council has been trying for some time to create a brand new city centre park to act as a catalyst for the regeneration of the West Yorkshire city, but was rejected by the Big Lottery Fund in 2007. read more

REIT funding for Ebbsfleet Valley

Published: 2009-08-13 10:44:15

A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is proposed for the Ebbsfleet Valley project in Kent. Ebbsfleet Valley is being developed by Land Securities as a mixed-use scheme requiring substantial transport improvements as well as local authority land. read more

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