Testimonials
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.
The in-depth financial feasibility study conducted by 4ward Planning gave the Tuscarawas County Economic Development and Finance Alliance and the City of New Philadelphia a clear understanding of the best option for redeveloping ... 4ward Planning’s 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.
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.
4ward very skillfully applied their experience and knowledge to help the Township plan for the changing economic landscape. Their final analysis was comprehensive and provided specific actionable items...We were so pleased with the product 4ward provided that we have since engaged them for a further in-depth study.
Todd and the 4ward Planning team contributed invaluable economic insight to Detroit's neighborhood planning efforts. Todd helped the City craft an actionable strategy...He was thorough in his due diligence and humble in his consultation of local stakeholders...he took the time to understand his client's vision and then he built his analysis around it.
4ward Planning has been among the most impressive consultants...Todd Poole and his team were knowledgeable about national best practices and how to apply those to the unique local conditions...They offered innovative and creative solutions to the opportunities and obstacles we collectively worked through together.
Research on these projects was rigorous and exhaustive. It resulted in excellent economic and fiscal impact analysis...The material presented is clear, coherent, and accessible…I highly recommend 4ward Planning.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The research was well done and your presentation skills are exceptional. Your project manager was very responsive…the team helped create a plan that will guide our regional objectives for years to come.
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.
Your professional team was perfectly matched to satisfy our needs in a technical, detail-oriented, and responsive manner.
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.
4ward Planning is well-qualified and demonstrated the ability to manage TOD economic development and marketing planning. The firm understands the process and complete.
Multiple Ohio-Based Projects
Joy Redevelopment Project
Clinton Street Revitalization Plan
Millcreek Market & Financial Feasibility Study
East Warren-Cadieux Economic Development Plan
East Warren-Cadieux Economic Development Plan
Long Island Regional Planning Projects
SCCOG Fiscal Impact Analysis of Land Uses
Ann Arbor Downtown Development Analysis
Yorklyn Village Market Study & Economic Analysis
Mellon Square Economic Impact Analysis
South Bethlehem Eastern Gateway
Hunterdon County CEDS
Project Momentum Economic Impact Analysis
North Kingstown Market Study
Meriden TOD Market Analysis
West 25th Street TOD Study