George Lefcoe

The Demise of TIF-Funded Redevelopment in California

George Lefcoe and Charles W. Swenson take an in-depth look at the rise and fall of CRAs in California.

California Redevelopment: Its Abrupt Termination and a Texas-Inspired Proposal for a Fresh Start

Excerpts from USC Professor George Lefcoe's forthcoming article in Urban Lawyer explore the end of redevelopment in California and where lawmakers may turn next to establish tax increment financing tools.

FivePoint CEO Assesses Southern California’s Housing Trends & Current Needs

Emile Haddad provides insights on demographic shifts and FivePoint's commitment to building mixed, thriving communities throughout the region.

Alan Casden: The Absence of Public Leadership Unreasonably Limits Region's Housing Supply

Multi-Family housing developer Alan Casden talks about his latest successs and the battles developers face to construct multi-family housing in the Los Angeles area.

George Lefcoe Critiques LA CRA Staples' Development

An argument against current tax-increment financing law.

Blight is the Cornerstone of Redevelopment Law USC's Professor Lefcoe Demystifies Governing Law