SERVICES: Project Impact Reporting

MEASURING PROJECT IMPACTS

Today's funders and investors demand sophisticated economic, fiscal, community, and environmental accountability that takes full advantage of the latest techniques to evaluate the return on their investments. SDS's Project Impact Reports provide clients with pre- and post-development impact analysis tailored to our clients' needs. Within a Project Impact Report, SDS makes econometric projections based on existing local, state and federal fiscal policy for a detailed quantitative assessment of a projects impacts. SDS also completes a thorough qualitative assessment of a project that includes interviews with key stakeholders (project sponsor, business, community, government), to fully understand and describe the project's background as well as its social and community impacts. This Report also incorporates sustainability characteristics to demonstrate the projects short and long-term benefits to the environment and cost reductions resulting from improved efficiency. The Project Impact Reports produced by the SDS team fulfill both New Markets Tax Credit and Community Reinvestment Act reporting requirements.

IMPACT REPORT COMPONENTS

PROJECT SUMMARY Project Overview Sponsor Background Project & Site History Project Financing & Support	SOCIAL/COMMUNITY IMPACTS Asset Development & Wealth Creation Community Goods & Services & Amenities Neighborhood Revitalization
ECONOMIC IMPACTS Job Creation Employee Compensation Economic Output Area Economic Revitalization	ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS Green Project Design & Construction Components Sustainable Operations & Production Energy & Water Use Reduction/Cost Savings Toxin Reduction
FISCAL IMPACTS Local, State, and Federal Tax Revenue Taxpayer Break-Even & IRR Analysis Taxpayer Return on Investment	TARGETED STAKEHOLDER PRIORITIES CDFI: New Markets Tax Credits Requirements Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Local Government Foundations Community Stakeholder Groups