1. DOWNTOWN FINANCIAL BUILDING BLOCKS Development Funding Mechanisms and Organizations in Missouri

3. (314) 231-7318 office

4. (314) 707-6531 cell

5. mike.hemmer@pgav.comPGAV is a forty-year old Urban Design & Architecture firm with locations in St. Louis and Kansas City that has been contracted by the Missouri Development Finance Board to implement the Missouri D.R.E.A.M. initiative.

7. David Bushek from Gilmore & Bell

8. Rusty Worley from Urban Districts Alliance & Downtown Springfield Community Improvement District

10. D.R.E.A.M. D.R.E.A.M. is a one-stop shop initiative that allows for select communities to receive technical assistance for their emerging Downtown Revitalization. D.R.E.A.M. is sponsored by: The Missouri Department of Economic Development The Missouri Development Finance Board The Missouri Housing Development Commission These agencies also provide a liaison to many others depending on the needs of the individual community.

14. CDBG - Community Development Block Grant funding

15. CDC - Community Development Corporation

16. CID - Community Improvement District

17. MODESA - Missouri Downtown Economic Stimulus Act

18. NAP - Neighborhood Assistance Program

19. NID - Neighborhood Improvement District

20. SBD - Special Business District

21. TDD - Transportation Development District

22. TIF - Tax Increment Financingand many more!

24. The improvements that will be suggested are strictly for demonstration purposes.

26. Overhead electric lines, poor drainage and curbing, or other utility deficiencies

27. ADA noncompliance

28. Upper levels underutilized and inappropriate ground floor uses.

29. Not attractive to pedestrians or bicyclists.

30. Lack of greenery, life, generally aesthetically desolate.This generally uninviting corner location will provide our example for improvements to be made to an entire area, not just this building.

32. CID (CID Board)

34. MODESA Light (CITY / Downtown Development Authority)

35. NID (CITY)

36. SBD (CITY with input from District Board)

37. TIF (CITY)Electric, gas, sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, telecommunications, and other utilities should be considered

39. CID (CID Board)

40. MODESA (CITY / Downtown Development Authority)

41. MODESA Light (CITY / Downtown Development Authority)

42. NAP Credits (Community Group)

43. NID (CITY)

44. SBD (CITY with input from District Board)

45. TDD (District Board with MODOT and local)

46. TIF (CITY)Vintage lighting ADA accessibility

48. MODESA (CITY / Downtown Development Authority)

49. MODESA Light (CITY / Downtown Development Authority)

50. NAP Credits (Community Group)

52. NID (CITY)

54. SBD (CITY with input from District Board)New landscaping Public furnishings

56. CID (CID Board)

57. For-profit CDC (MANY)

60. Hist. Tax. Credits (For-Profit)Remove metal siding and repair original façade material Fix windows Install appropriate awnings

64. Neighborhood Preservation Credits (OWNER OCCUPANTS) Appropriate attractive signage Exciting and interesting building lighting Loft apartments

65. Other programs exist for specific organizations, arts groups, museums, recreational facilities, agricultural production, wine, or other targeted industries. There are numerous foundation oriented funding sources for numerous project aspects. Not all will apply, but it is worth watching for a program that may fit in your Downtown. Places to find funding: www.grants.gov www.philanthropy.com Local utilities, businesses, and legislators.

66. Thank you