Route 9 Corridor Strategic Plan

Your delivery did a great job building on the reports you previously shared. It was especially helpful in tying together how the CDC can strategically plan to guide development in a way that best supports both current and future corridor residents.

St. Clair Superior Housing Market Study

What stood out most was 4ward Planning’s ability to balance analytical precision with an appreciation for equity-driven development goals. The resulting analysis has been a valuable tool in helping our coalition assess feasibility, clarify strategy, and move forward with greater confidence.

Allegheny County Parks Economic Impact Analysis

What I appreciated most was the time they invested early in the process visiting the parks to gain first-hand, on-the-ground insights. The study has helped us better understand the impact the parks have on local economies and the environment — knowledge that is critical to our work.

530 W Broadway Housing Market Study & Impact Analysis

We have found 4ward and Todd Poole to be professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and a valued team member, and would recommend 4ward to any entity requiring skilled land-use planning, economic impact, and market study services.

Patterson Farm Reuse Study

Todd was our anchor in bringing objective facts to the table to counterbalance a collection of preconceived notions held across multiple stakeholders. ‘Pound-for-pound,’ the money spent with 4ward Planning within this immense project had the highest pay-back.

Findley Lake Fire Hall Reuse Study

4ward Planning developed the foundational work for the Town of Mina and the Findley Lake Volunteer Fire Department to assess options for reuse of the fire station — assuring the community that its resources are being used wisely and that new opportunities in the ‘old’ fire station will enhance and revitalize the downtown historic business district.

Vfl Revitalization & Social Equity Plan

The Town hired 4ward Planning because they distinguished themselves as savvy urban analysts. They incorporated baseline socio-economic, real estate, and improvement-to-land value analysis, which led to specific recommendations grounded on a clear and justifiable foundation.

Joy Redevelopment Plan

The in-depth financial feasibility study conducted by 4ward Planning gave the county Economic Development Alliance and the City a clear understanding of the best option for redeveloping the site. Their findings have been used as guidelines for constructing RFPs to send to potential developers. The quality of 4ward Planning’s work was exceptional and earned my endorsement.

Binghamton Clinton Street Revitalization Plan

Throughout the process, the team was professional, responsive, and delivered high-quality work products. The technical expertise and project management skills 4ward Planning brought to the table were crucial to the success of the project.

Millcreek Corridors Redevelopment Plan

4ward very skillfully applied their experience and knowledge to help the Township plan for the changing economic landscape. We were so pleased with the product 4ward provided that we have since engaged them for a further in-depth study.

East Warren Cadieux Economic Development Plan

Todd and the 4ward Planning team contributed invaluable economic insight to Detroit’s neighborhood planning efforts. He took the time to understand his client’s vision and then built his analysis around it.

Sccog Fiscal Impact Analysis

SCCOG appreciates the creativity that 4ward Planning brought to the project. They designed their deliverables to include documentation and training materials that ensure the tools they produced are robust yet intuitive, and can be kept current so as to be useful over the long term.

Ann Arbor Market Study

We were very impressed by 4ward Planning and would definitely hire them again for future projects. Todd Poole in particular was smart, very knowledgeable and experienced, and easy to work with.

Yorklyn Village

Your analysis has been an invaluable tool in our planning, budgeting, and fundraising efforts. It is thorough, easy to read, and something we can use for multiple purposes with multiple audiences.

Mellon Square Economic Impact Analysis

Throughout the process, 4ward Planning was responsive, timely, and professional. They delivered a comprehensive analysis that supports the value of investing in this important restoration project.

South Bethlehem Eastern Gateway

Your analyses are extremely helpful to us as we move forward with redevelopment — with the assurance that these future projects will be financially feasible and an asset to the community.

Hunterdon County Ceds

The research was well done and your presentation skills are exceptional. Your project manager was very responsive, and the team helped create a plan that will guide our regional objectives for years to come.

Project Momentum Economic Impact

Your analyses and follow-up could not have been better. You were able to handle challenging questions with great skill and diplomacy, in a way that was understandable to laypeople and professionals alike.

North Kingstown Market Study

Your professional team was perfectly matched to satisfy our needs in a technical, detail-oriented, and responsive manner.

Meriden Tod Market Analysis

Your work has been extremely helpful, allowing us to understand what types of development are feasible. The tools you provided allow us to transition confidently into the development stage of our project.

West 25th Street Tod Study

4ward Planning is well-qualified and demonstrated the ability to manage TOD economic-development and marketing planning. The firm understands the process and delivers.

10+ Years with Keystone Conservation Trust

As a key partner in our work, 4ward Planning has been instrumental, helping develop property-value studies and data on jobs created due to increased outdoor recreation. Their work has been well received because of its analytic quality and report clarity. I would highly recommend Todd and the rest of his staff.

Multiple Ohio-Based Projects

The 4ward team offers keen economic insight and actionable strategies packaged in a clean, easy-to-digest format — essential for any successful redevelopment plan. Collaborating with Todd means that expertise, professionalism, and creativity are a given.