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ECONOMIC & FISCAL IMPACT ANALYSIS

Citizens’ groups, communities, and non-profit organizations turn to Yellow Wood for assistance in understanding potential fiscal and economic impacts of consequential developments ranging from liquefied natural gas import terminals to ski area and resort expansion to big box stores. Yellow Wood provides critiques of impact studies produced by developers as well as original research based on local conditions. 


The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Park Invasive Species Economic Assessment

Yellow Wood Associates designed and implemented a study for the Nature Conservancy on the economic impacts of invasive species on a variety of economic sectors in the Adirondack Park. This study provided a preliminary assessment of the present day…

Ecological Services Research Coordination for the Audubon Society

Yellow Wood worked with the National Audubon Society to coordinate research work related to the demand for and economic impact of ecological services. Yellow Wood’s role included conducting coaching calls related to demand studies, participating on…

Town of Johnson Commercial/Industrial Park Market Study

Yellow Wood conducted a market study to determine if there was a sufficient market for a commercial/light industrial park in the Town of Johnson, including the types of sectors/clusters that might be most interested. The study shed light on whether…

Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Resort Development in Tupper Lake, New York

Protect the Adirondacks!, a non-profit, grassroots membership organization, hired Yellow Wood Associates to review application materials for the Adirondack Club and Resort (ACR). a major real estate development proposed for Tupper Lake, New York. Yellow…

Save Passamaquoddy Bay / Canada, Public Meeting: The Future of LNG in the Bay

As part of a public meeting on the future of LNG in the Bay, Shanna Ratner presented on Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of LNG Terminals in the Passamaquoddy Bay Region, based on work prepared for the State of Maine Technical Working Group in…

Passamaquoddy Bay Review of Environmental Impact Statement and Testimony to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission

In a continuation of our work with Save Passamaquoddy Bay, Yellow Wood reviewed the draft Environmental Impact Statement prepared for the Downeast LNG project and provided written testimony to FERC on the impact of LNG on Socioeconomics in Passamaquoddy…

Measuring the Economic Impact of Byways Designation, America's Byways Resource Center

Yellow Wood Associates worked with the America’s Byways Resource Center to develop a tool to measure the economic impact of scenic byways and All-American Roads. This work involved engaging a steering committee, determining the specific needs of byway…

Planning and Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis Services for the Association to Protect the Adirondacks, regarding Tupper Lake

Yellow Wood worked with the Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks to review materials prepared by the Adirondack Club and Resort, a large ski-area and residential four season resort proposed for Tupper Lake. Our role was to identify the…

Massachusetts Trust for Public Land

Yellow Wood partnered with Mt. Auburn Associates to help the Massachusetts Trust for Public Land build a framework for discussing the full range of economic benefits derived from public land. Categories of economic benefit include contributions to…

Passamaquoddy Bay Review of Financial Framework Agreement

In a continuation of our work with Save Passamaquoddy Bay, Yellow Wood provided a Review and Comments on the Financial Framework Agreement between Town of Perry and Quoddy Bay LNG, LLC.

Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts of LNG Terminals in the Passamaquoddy Bay Region

As part of our work with Save Passamaquoddy Bay, Yellow Wood presented to the State of Maine LNG Technical Working Group on the potential economic and fiscal impacts of LNG terminals in the Passamaquoddy Bay Region.

Passamaquoddy Bay Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis

Yellow Wood Associates was hired by Save Passamaquoddy Bay to study the economic and fiscal impacts of potential LNG import terminal development on the Passamaquoddy Bay. Economic impacts on real estate and employment were studied, as were fiscal impacts…

The Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce Canadian Connection Project

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. worked with the Plattsburgh-North Country Chamber of Commerce to identify seven key sectors – Industry, Tourism, Real Estate, Cultural Affairs, Retail, Financial and Professional Services, and International Border Businesses…

Presentation for Harpswell, Maine on Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts on the Town of Harpswell of the Proposed LNG Terminal

Shanna Ratner presented the findings of Yellow Wood Associates, Inc.’s study of the potential economic and fiscal impacts of a proposed liquid natural gas import terminal on the Town of Harpswell, Maine to an audience of over 150 people in a public…

Analysis of Potential Economic and Fiscal Impacts on the Town of Harpswell, Maine of the LNG Terminal Proposed by TransCanada Pipelines and ConocoPhillips

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. collected data from primary and secondary sources to assess the potential economic and fiscal impacts of a proposed Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal on the fishing town of Harpswell, Maine. Work included analyzing…

Concerned Citizens of Waterbury, Testimony Presented to District #5 Environmental Commission re: Application for Shaw’s Supermarket on Rte 100 in Waterbury, Vermont

Yellow Wood developed and delivered testimony on the economic and fiscal impacts of a proposed Shaw’s Supermarket at an Act 250 hearing before the District #5 Environmental Commission. Testimony emphasized the impact on downtown and traffic costs.

Town of Richmond Municipal Infrastructure Inventory and Alternative Technology Analysis

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. worked with the Town of Richmond, Vermont to inventory and assess municipal infrastructure assets and provide options for future investment based on a comparative analysis of alternative technologies versus conventional…

Fiscal and Economic Impact Analysis for Sewer Expansion in Shelburne

Yellow Wood worked with the Conservation Law Foundation to help explain the importance of economic and fiscal impact assessment in relation to a proposed sewer expansion. Work included substantial attention to the importance of developing standards…

Testimony and Review Regarding Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Home Depot in Rutland, Vermont

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. gathered information from primary and secondary sources, developed written and oral testimony, and appeared before the Vermont Environmental Board on behalf of appellant, Friends of Vermont’s Way of Life. Our client took…

Economic and Fiscal Impact Analysis of the Stowe Ski Area Master Plan

Worked on behalf of the Conservation Law Foundation to document and analyze the economic and fiscal impacts of the proposed Stowe Ski Area Master Plan. The analysis emphasized the extent of public investment versus public benefit in electric utilities,…

Testimony presented to the Environmental Board re: Proposed Stratton Mountain Community Plan

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. evaluated the proposed Stratton Mountain Master Plan expansion; prepared prefiled direct and rebuttal testimony explaining the impacts of growth, costs of scattered development, and reasonable rates of growth (Criteria…

Analysis and Testimony related to a proposed Milton Sewer Line Extension

Yellow Wood provided written and oral testimony for the foundation in the Act 250 review of the Town of Milton, Vermont in their proposal to expand sewer service along Route 7. The purpose of the evaluation was to review the adequacy and/or deficiencies…

Economic Impact Analysis and Testimony re Potential Impacts on Downtown Middlebury of a Proposed Comfort Inn

On behalf of local business people, Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. prepared an independent analysis of the potential economic impacts of a proposed national chain hotel on the existing lodging industry in Middlebury, surrounding areas, and downtown Middlebury.…

Economic and Fiscal Impact of the Proposed Wal-Mart Supercenter on Potsdam and Canton, New York

On behalf of Funding For Our Future of Potsdam and Canton, New York, Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. prepared an independent analysis of the potential economic and fiscal impacts of the proposed Wal-Mart on existing business in and around Potsdam and…

Stratton Area Citizen’s Committee

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. researched and analyzed the socio-economic impacts of a proposed expansion of lodging and retail facilities at Stratton Mountain for the Stratton Area Citizen’s Committee. The analysis considered the economic viability…

Testimony regarding Proposed Killington Master Plan

On behalf of the Vermont Natural Resources Council, Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. reviewed and analyzed Killington, Ltd.’s application for an Act 250 Master Permit for compliance with Act 250 criteria, specifically focusing on the effect of the project…

Lake Placid Wal-Mart Economic Impact Review

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. reviewed and critiqued the economic impact statement prepared by Wal-Mart for their proposed Lake Placid site on behalf of the Lake Placid Residents for Responsible Growth.

Newport Downtown Merchant's Association Economic Impact Analysis under Vermont’s Act 250

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. analyzed the potential economic impact on Newport of the proposed Derby Plaza in Derby, Vermont on behalf of the Newport Downtown Merchants’ Association. Prepared and delivered written and oral testimony before the District…

Economic and Fiscal Impacts of St. Albans Wal-Mart

Yellow Wood Associates, Inc. reviewed and critiqued the economic impact statement prepared by Wal-Mart for their proposed St. Albans location on behalf of the Franklin-Grand Isle Regional Planning and Development Commission. Prepared and delivered…

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