Todd Poole is president, founder, and managing principal of 4ward Planning Inc., with more than 28 years of economic development experience, both as a private sector consultant and a public sector practitioner. Our courses and regional market presentations facilitate discussion of some of the most compelling currents in land-use planning.
You can view an archived version of a past course or presentation, or email us at Ask@landuseimpacts.com to request a new one tailored to your region.
When Certification Maintenance (CM) credits are available, AICP members can earn them through select courses. More information about AICP’s CM program can be found here. Learn about important national and regional trends which may have profound impact on your current land-use policies, while earning valuable CM credits.
Planetizen Courses
Economic Impact Analysis in Land-Use Planning
An economic impact analysis (EIA) measures changes in business revenue, business profits, personal wages, and/or jobs. The economic event analyzed …
Calculating the Benefits of Parks, Trails, and Open Space
Research suggests that well-maintained parks, trails, and open spaces can positively impact surrounding property values and benefit local businesses by …
Understanding (and Explaining) Fiscal Impacts
A fiscal impact analysis can be an important tool for estimating the impact of a development or a land-use change …
Land-Use Planning to Support Economic Development
This Planetizen course will provide you with a general understanding of macro-level socio-economic and related business and industry trends likely to …