Mr. Kroop has thirty-six years of experience in planning, grant and project management. He has done over $110 million dollars in deals financed through public and private sources and is an expert in crafting public/private partnerships.
He has significant experience in federal redevelopment, economic and community development programs. He has experience with multiple funding agencies and funding programs including those offered by EPA, EDA and HUD. He has managed all phases of each project including land-use planning, grant preparation and coordination with licensed environmental professionals by coordinating environmental assessments, ABCA preparation and the requisite public participation process. He is experienced in several State Agency programs for housing i.e. Flex Program, Low Income Housing Tax Credits, CHAMP and economic development (Urban Act, Manufacturers Assistance Act, STEAP, CT Brownfields Funding). He has also developed and managed local tax incentive programs, historic and low-income tax credit programs and small business loan programs.
