ABSTRACT
This conclusion presents an overview of key concepts discussed in the preceding chapters of this book. The book discusses the successful projects may have a financing gap which may be filled by government funds from federal, state or local levels in various forms: grants, loans, real estate tax abatements, tax credits or use of Tax Increment Financing (TIF). The due diligence on an urban redevelopment site will likely include more about local politics, environmental contamination and the condition of existing infrastructure. Urban redevelopment looks at existing historic elements to connect and build upon, but only some involve formal historic preservation of landmark buildings. Numerous urban redevelopment projects have utilized such design charrettes to help build community support, and many design firms are new expert at organizing and running such design workshops. Numerous large, multi-aspect projects, including the new World Trade Center, have design, engineering and construction teams sharing space to mimic the charrette approach and facilitate communication.
