Dennis,

I'd suggest you contact Tod Rice in Little Rock.  He and a partner have been
instrumental in redeveloping several historic properties in downtown LR.
Their first project, the Kramer School, saved a notable elementary school
building which was the focus of a heated race to see whether benign neglect
or the bulldozer would have its way with the structure.  I can have more
info for you shortly.

Tom Gray

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From: Dennis Enslinger [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, November 19, 1999 10:59 AM
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Subject: Creative Financing for Residential units downtwon


I am interested in knowing if anyone has any information regarding
grants, city cooperation, federal programs, etc which encourage the
location of residential units downtown.  I am looking for creative ways
to work out the financing.  A project which I am working on is just
short of working and the developer will change the project to office if
I cannot find a way to make up the difference.

Thanks

Dennis J. Enslinger, AICP
Historic Resources Administrator
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(785) 832-3151