From staff reports
The Freedman Arts District is hosting a discussion session focusing on investing in the NW Quadrant and Old Common neighborhoods at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Freedman Arts District Office at 1401 Duke Street.
The even is open to the public and the community is encouraged to attend.
Participating will be Curt Freese, the Community Development Director for the City of Beaufort, and Dick Stewart, General Partner at the Stewart Family Office L.P.
Topics will include:
— City processes for approving changes to buildings;
— Grants and tax incentives for property owners;
— Financial benefits of preservation easements for property owners, including a review of easements, and what’s needed to make this program more beneficial?;
— Revolving fund repair programs including what’s available and what’s needed?;
— Home repair programs including what’s available now and what are the requirements to qualify? and restrictions and requirements that discourage participation; and
— Heir’s Property Title programs and funding including what’s available and planned and what are the requirements to qualify?
