TITLE

Tax credits helped Fox, can do more

AUTHOR(S)

Wells, Ron; Dikinson, Marty

PUB. DATE

March 2007

SOURCE

Journal of Business (10756124);3/22/2007, Vol. 22 Issue 7, pA8

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Editorial

ABSTRACT

The authors comment on the economic and cultural impact of the restoration of Fox Theater, a historic art theater in Spokane, Washington. The authors consider the funding of the restoration project through historic and New Markets Tax Credits as a demonstration of an innovative way to urge investment in projects that benefit the community. They claim that developers must be innovative and resourceful to sustain the momentum of growth in the downtown area.

ACCESSION #

24716939

Tags: EDITORIALS;  THEATERS;  ARCHITECTURE -- Conservation & restoration;  TAX credits

 

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