States, communities, businesses, and developers all face the challenge of connecting the resources necessary to serve their residents and employers. Connecting opportunities to effective and implementable strategies is a difficult and time consuming task.

Baker Tilly's community focused professionals have the skills and networks established to develop and execute initiatives that work for specific locales and visions. Our knowledgeable and connected Community Development professionals provide you with:

•  Economic impact feasibility and assessment studies
•  Neighborhood revitalization strategies
•  Comprehensive planning support
•  Public/private partnership and joint venturing
•  Economic development strategy formulation
•  Capacity building and technical assistance
•  Green-focused planning initiatives
•  Operational assessment and strategic planning
•  Financial structure and investment support

Other areas of Baker Tilly expertise include:

•  Tax increment financing
•  Brownfield incentives
•  Historic tax credits
•  Affordable & mixed-income housing programs
•  New markets tax credits
•  State tax incentives
•  Public Housing Authority (PHA) services