New approval gives old properties a ‘second chance to create value for Shelby County’
“Our momentum in northeast Shelby County is unmistakable,” said Shelby County commissioner Mick Wright, who represents both suburbs. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Two suburbs are hoping TIF (Tax Increment Financing) districts approved by the Shelby County Board of Commissioners will help entice developers to vacant, aging properties and fund critical infrastructure needs.
The Shelby County Commission on Monday, Dec. 15, approved new TIF districts for Bartlett and Lakeland, voting unanimously for Lakeland’s and 12-1 in favor of Bartlett’s.
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Michael Waddell
Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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