by admin | Jul 26, 2017 | Blog
Most folks want to do what’s best for the environment (whatever they think that might be), and many companies and local governments want to be known for doing good things for the environment. To tap into those environmental sensibilities, we have seen the emergence...
by admin | Jun 14, 2017 | Blog
We find more and more that our clients have money left over from installment financings when the project is done. Perhaps the project ended up costing less than expected, perhaps an unexpected grant came through, or perhaps contingency funds weren’t needed. The...
by admin | May 31, 2017 | Blog
As more communities work to make lively downtowns, more are facing the question of: “Where are we going to put the cars?” Whether there’s a need to move parking areas off valuable redevelopment sites, a desire to put more parking near key commercial areas, or just a...
by admin | May 24, 2017 | Blog
Many North Carolina local governments wrestle with how to fund those valued local nonprofits that are effectively doing good work in the community. There are a variety of approaches for annually funding operating expenses, but occasionally the question arises of how...
by admin | May 17, 2017 | Blog
Some say that Main Street won’t ever really be the same again. Or will it? To successfully revitalize Main Street, we have to look beyond the storefronts and brands that once defined it. We have to accept Main Street for what it was – a community center. We must...
by admin | May 10, 2017 | Blog
If you’re a local government attorney whose client is borrowing money, as the closing date approaches it’s likely the lender, or its attorney, will ask you to provide certain certifications or opinions for the benefit of the lender or other parties. Your own...
