Unlocking Opportunity Zones: Financing Infrastructure through Alternative Delivery

Opportunity Zones offer a powerful tool for catalyzing investment in underserved communities, providing tax incentives that attract private capital to projects with the potential for significant social and economic impact. This panel will examine how Opportunity Zones can be leveraged to generate new revenue streams, making critical infrastructure projects not only possible but more efficient over the long term.

Focusing on alternative delivery methods as procurement vehicles, panelists will explore how these innovative approaches can align public goals with private investment. By combining the financial advantages of Opportunity Zones with the flexibility and expertise of P3s, communities can bridge funding gaps, accelerate project delivery, and share risk more effectively.

Through case studies and practical insights, the session will highlight how Opportunity Zone investments have been used to finance infrastructure such as transportation, utilities, and community facilities. Panelists will discuss strategies for structuring deals, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring that projects deliver both financial returns and lasting public benefits. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how Opportunity Zones, when paired with alternative delivery, can unlock new possibilities for infrastructure development and community revitalization..