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…by Missouri Statues as “blighted,” “conservation,” or an “economic development” area. The case can be made, in any TIF district, that open space projects, stormwater or flood reduction projects, green infrastructure, and other healthy watershed projects will increase property values and improve the district thus reducing blight and increasing…
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