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City Support for Economic Development
In addition to spearheading redevelopment of Railroad Street, the city provided critical financial support to multiple components of the project. Slow & Low Smokehouse is the city’s first Brewery, Restaurant, and Winery (BReW) Incentive Program grant recipient. The program provides matching grants up to $50,000 to restaurateurs brining chef-driven, elevated dining concepts to the city. Additionally, the city assisted D&S Development with various forms of support including land acquisition and financing, development impact fee deferrals, credit enhancement, and infrastructure construction. Finally, both Dust Bowl and Slow & Low received grants from the city’s Permit Assistance Smart Start (PASS) Incentive Program, which provides grants up to $10,000 to small businesses to cover city entitlement and permit expenses.
A Vision Realized Through Partnership
Projects of this complexity require vision, innovation, partnership, patience, and a committed City Council. Slow & Low and the Railroad Street Redevelopment Project are testaments to what can be achieved when public and private sectors collaborate towards a common goal. As we approach the grand opening of Slow & Low Smokehouse and the completion of the entire redevelopment initiative, we look forward to witnessing the positive impact on our community and economy.
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