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EDFRI provides a flexible and cost-effective option for cities/towns, investors, and property owners to secure advisory expertise in advancing projects from concept to market. - **Gap Analysis:** EDFRI can undertake proforma analysis of development projects to identify gaps in project capitalization. This Gap Analysis can be used by municipalities to identify and validate private market requests for incentives, as well as be used by private developers to identify and secure non-conventional capital. - **Investment Analysis:** EDFRI can assist private, nonprofit, and public entities to analyze the projected investment performance of commercial real estate development projects including optimum capital structure and incentives. - **Project Execution Planning:** EDFRI offers its extensive development expertise to assist developers and/or property owners to assess public entitlement requirements and processes with the objective of designing realistic execution steps and timelines. - **Project Representation:** EDFRI can represent development projects in building awareness, input, and support with regulatory entities and stakeholders. ![Top view of some buildings in Sao Paulo, Brazil](https://edf-ri.com/hubfs/Top%20view%20of%20some%20buildings%20in%20Sao%20Paulo%2c%20Brazil.jpeg) Diligence ## Development Impact Analysis Working with cities/towns or private developers, EDFRI can perform economic and/or fiscal impact analyses resulting from development projects or economic development strategies. These impact analyses can have value in securing public sector support and securing/awarding incentives. ![Teacher with students in agronomy looking at vegetation](https://edf-ri.com/hubfs/Teacher%20with%20students%20in%20agronomy%20looking%20at%20vegetation.jpeg) Funding ## Tax-Increment Financing Tax-Increment Financing is a powerful and flexible tool that can be used by cities and towns to underwrite a wide array of economic and community development projects including infrastructure, real estate development, and workforce training to name but a few.  EDFRI can assist cities and towns in analyzing and designing tax-increment financing districts and programs consistent with state statutes. ![Madrid, Spain financial district skyline at dusk.](https://edf-ri.com/hubfs/Madrid%2c%20Spain%20financial%20district%20skyline%20at%20dusk..jpeg) Execution ## Strategy & Program Design EDFRI can assist cities and towns in designing economic development strategies and programs. Examples of programs/services include omnibus tax-stabilization programs, redevelopment district planning, small-business revolving loan programs, economic development element to municipal comprehensive plans, advisory services to redevelopment agencies and economic development organizations/commissions, and meeting facilitation. ![Double exposure of businessman hand working with new modern computer and business strategy as concept](https://edf-ri.com/hubfs/Double%20exposure%20of%20businessman%20hand%20working%20with%20new%20modern%20computer%20and%20business%20strategy%20as%20concept.jpeg) Perpetuity ## Program & Project Management EDFRI can be engaged by town and municipal government to manage economic development programs and services.  EDFRI is also available to provide representation to municipal government when negotiating with private developers and businesses.  ![Project plan with pen](https://edf-ri.com/hubfs/Project%20plan%20with%20pen.jpeg) GET STARTED Testimonials ## Who We Serve Mike Wood Learning Center Coordinator at Crossroads Rhode Island "Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. 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