Newsletter: Small-town Main Streets: How Incentives Can Drive Downtown Revitalization

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Downtowns are the heart of Michigan communities, but many have faced challenges in recent years. At Fleis & VandenBrink (F&V), we help municipalities bring new life to their Main Streets through a mix of planning, funding, and infrastructure solutions.

From reactivating Brownfield Redevelopment Authorities to leveraging tax increment financing (TIF) and infrastructure grants, our team partners with communities to create attainable housing, enhance streetscapes, and attract private investment.

With the right strategies in place, downtowns can once again thrive as vibrant centers of commerce, housing, and community life.

To learn more about how your community can take advantage of redevelopment incentives, contact Samantha Mariuz, F&V’s Economic Development and Incentives Specialist, at 248.224.0305 or smariuz@fveng.com.

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