With the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Opportunity Zones have emerged as a transformative federal economic development tool that could improve the outcomes of distressed communities around the country. Now that all Opportunity Zones have been designated and Opportunity Funds are beginning to form, CDFA and the Beeck Center for Social Impact & Innovation have partnered together to educate both states and local agencies on how to effectively navigate Opportunity Zones and use this tax incentive to spur investment in low-income areas.
