Incentives debated for venture park growth and downtown vitality
Lawrence officials weigh tax incentives by how a project benefits the community not the developer. Commissioners discuss fair access, downtown parking, historic rehab, and affordable rents, while critics push for measurable job creation and broader amenities at Venture Park.
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City tax incentives reshape Lawrence development landscape
The Journal World reviews city documents to tally NRA rebates since 2007, detailing six NRA projects worth at least 7.75 million in rebated taxes and up to 87.3 million in expected construction. It notes other incentives like TIFs and tax abatements, with Oread and Marriott projects shaping the program since 2009 and 2014 projects adding hundreds of jobs.
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