A policy designed to raise and allocate funds to support various urban policies and initiatives.
Budgeting: The process of creating a financial plan or budget that outlines expected revenue and expenses, along with strategies to manage those finances.
Municipal Bonds: Bonds issued by local governments to finance public infrastructure or other projects.
Taxation Policies: Policies related to taxes, including their structure, rates, deductions, and exemptions.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): Collaboration between government and private entities to fund infrastructure projects and public services.
Economic Development: Strategies aimed at promoting economic growth and development within a community or region.
Government Spending: The allocation of public funds to various programs, services, and projects.
Public Finance: The study of how governments finance and manage public resources.
Fiscal Policy: The use of government spending and taxation policies to influence economic conditions.
Monetary Policy: Policies that regulate the money supply and interest rates within an economy to promote stable economic conditions.
Financial Management: The management of financial resources, including budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.
Debt and Credit: The use of borrowing and lending to finance projects and investments.
Public Budgeting: The process of developing and managing a budget for public resources.
Urban Planning: The process of creating plans and policies for the development and management of urban areas.
Municipal Accounting: The accounting and financial management practices used by cities and other local governments.
Infrastructure Financing: Strategies for financing public infrastructure projects, such as highways, bridges, and water systems.
Risk Management: Strategies for managing financial risks, including insurance and other financial instruments.
Housing Policy: Policies related to the provision of affordable housing, including subsidies, tax incentives, and regulations.
Public Policy Analysis: The examination of policy goals, implementation strategies, and effectiveness.
Governmental Accounting: Accounting practices specific to local or state government entities.
Economic Policy: Policies that promote economic growth, job creation, or other economic goals.
Tax Increment Financing (TIF): TIF is used to fund economic development projects in a specific area by using the tax revenue increases resulting from the development to pay for the project.
Revolving Loan Funds (RLF): Municipalities use RLFs to provide low-interest loans to businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers to fund projects that promote economic development.
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP): PPPs are used to fund urban development projects by partnering with private investors who contribute the majority of the funding.
Bond Financing: Governments use bond financing to raise capital for urban development projects. Bonds are sold to investors who receive interest payments until the bond matures.
Special Assessment Districts (SAD): SADs are used to fund urban development projects by imposing additional taxes on property owners in a specific area.
Tax Credits: Tax credits are often used to incentivize investment in specific areas by offering tax breaks to investors who fund development projects.
Grant Programs: Grant programs are offered by governments and private organizations to fund urban development projects. Grants do not need to be repaid.
Infrastructure Financing: Infrastructure financing is used to fund the construction or renovation of public infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and water systems.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG): CDBGs are federal grants that are provided to municipalities to fund a wide range of urban development projects, such as housing rehabilitation and economic development.
Brownfield Financing: Brownfield financing is used to fund the cleanup and redevelopment of contaminated industrial sites. Financing may come from public or private sources.