Name: Understanding Fiscal Impact Analyses
Author: Todd J. Poole

This course will explore the various elements of a fiscal impact analysis, particularly as it relates to residential projects.

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Course Info

6 video lessons (46 Mins)
Published
2016

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Browse Course Chapters

1. Introduction (1 min)
2. What is a Fiscal Impact Analysis? (7 mins)
3. Core Terms and Techniques, Part 1 (7 mins)
4. Core Terms and Techniques, Part 2 (11 mins)
5. Explaining Findings and Addressing Criticism (15 mins)
6. Key Takeaways (3 mins)

Course Description

A fiscal impact analysis can be an important tool for estimating the effect of a development or a land-use change on the costs and revenues of local governments serving the development. This course will explore the various elements of a fiscal impact analysis, particularly as it relates to residential projects. Participants will gain a general understanding of the core terms and techniques of fiscal impact analysis, why and when to perform a fiscal impact analysis, and how to explain the findings of a fiscal impact analysis.

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Development
Economics
Financing
Housing

Meet Your Instructor

Todd J. Poole

Todd Poole is president, founder, and managing principal of 4ward Planning Inc., with more than 24 years of economic development experience, both as a private sector consultant and a public sector practitioner.