4ward Planning was established to assist local governments and developers achieve sustainable development outcomes through responsible, future-based planning. Our approach, founded in socio-economic analysis, seeks the optimum development or redevelopment program for a community, based on best-case outcomes within the social, environmental, fiscal, and economic systems (the “4” in 4ward Planning). We use qualitative and quantitative methods to study population and industry trends, and present land-use findings in a graphic-friendly manner, permitting ease of interpretation and distribution.

Social 4THOUGHT:

How do land-use choices impact people?

• Housing Choice
• Availability of Full-Service Food Markets
• Living Wage Employment
• Availability of Quality Childcare

Economic 4MULATION:

How do land-use choices impact business investment?

• Economic Impacts
• Park Revenue Generation
• Industry Employment Trends
• Entrepreneurial Activity
• Gap Analysis

Environmental 4SIGHT:

How do your land-use choices impact the environment?

• Air Quality
• Water Quality
• Carbon Footprint
• Storm Water Management
• Energy Consumption

Fiscal 4CAST:

How do your land-use choices impact government?

• Revenue per Capita
• Service Costs per Capita
• Property Value Trends
• Debt per Capita
• School-Age Children