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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…

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…

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…

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.

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 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…

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…