Typical situation no. 43
An inter-municipal authority of 40,000 residents has been approached by an international developer. It is asking for a quick answer on the sale of 30 ha and for public support for the project. Elected officials are split between the announced tax revenue and residents' concerns.
WHAT IS BLOCKING
- Elected officials lack independent information on jobs, water, electricity and actual tax revenue.
- The timetable is set by the developer, not by the local authority.
- A poorly prepared decision can turn into a local crisis.
WHAT WE DO
- Independent analysis of the project: electricity and water needs, jobs, taxation, impacts.
- List of commitments to obtain from the developer: water, heat, local jobs, landscape, timetable.
- Advice on how to consult residents.
- Support for elected officials during the negotiation.
WHAT YOU GET
- A decision-support note for the inter-municipal council.
- A list of commitments to include in the legal documents.
- A consultation plan.
Typical format: Support for the local authority, four to six weeks. Never for the developer on the same project. Every assignment is scoped in writing before it starts.
THE EXPERT FOR THIS
Typical situation, based on real enquiries and anonymised. Figures are illustrative.