The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Development Finance Initiative

School of Government

About DFI
About Us

The Development Finance Initiative helps North Carolina local governments attract private investment for transformative real estate projects using specialized finance and development expertise.
What We Do

Our Team
- About DFI
- Our team
Areas of focus
Areas of Focus

Our team members have extensive, practical experience in real estate and finance that focuses on seven core types of projects.
Affordable Housing

Brownfields

Disaster Recovery

Downtown Revitalization

Historic Preservation

Master Development Planning

Neighborhood Redevelopment
Projects
Projects

DFI projects have attracted more than $1 billion in private investment to support local community development goals.
Projects

Development Solicitations

Case Studies
Education
Education

DFI is part of the UNC School of Government and makes important contributions to the academic mission of the University.
Graduate Course

Graduate Fellows

Professional Courses
Contact

Webbley Mansion Redevelopment Opportunity

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Webbley Mansion Redevelopment Opportunity

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