Erie approves tax-increment financing for 2 commercial projects

ERIE — The town of Erie’s Urban Renewal Authority has approved up to $1.5 million in tax-increment financing to help offset development costs for two commercial projects in Erie’s historic downtown.

The authority approved agreements with Echo Brewing Cask & Barrel, and D&H Erie LLC to support the construction of more than 30,000 square feet of new space.

Echo Brewing will expand its existing brewpub at the northwest corner of Briggs and Wells streets. D&H Erie plans to construct the Park West Building at 105 Wells St., at the northwest corner of Wells and Kattell on…