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Tax increment financing, TIFs, are supposed to help Baltimore grow. But are they working?

Congressman Kweisi Mfume says the funds will upgrade sidewalks, curbs and roadways in Eager Park.
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Congressman Kweisi Mfume announcing investments at Eager Park last February, a portion of the East Baltimore Development Inc.'s (EBDI's) redevelopment in the area.

Are tax increment financing (TIF) packages working for development in Baltimore?

Today's guest is Melody Simmons, a Senior Reporter for the Baltimore Business Journal. For nearly 10 years, she has been covering the planned transformation of an 88-acre parcel of land near Hopkins Hospital by East Baltimore Development, Inc (EBDI). She gives us an update on this TIF anchored project and where it stands with key stakeholders.

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