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Building Beyond the Blueprint: How Financing Tools Shape Communities

  • Winstead 2728 North Harwood Street, Suite 500 Dallas, TX, 75201 United States (map)

Join us on November 12, 2025, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT for an engaging Lunch & Learn hosted by Winstead.

Featuring Samantha Jones and Ryan Nesmith with RW Baird & Associates, Inc., this session, “Building Beyond the Blueprint: How Financing Tools Shape Communities,” will explore the financing mechanisms that make large-scale development possible. From Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones (TIRZs) and Public Improvement Districts (PIDs), our speakers will break down what these tools are, how they function, and the impact they have on a project’s pro forma.

Gain practical insights into how developers, investors, and municipalities can leverage these public-finance vehicles to fund growth and foster thriving communities.

Don’t miss this opportunity to sharpen your knowledge, stay ahead of evolving financing strategies, and connect with fellow professionals shaping the future of development in North Texas.

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