Principal
CurrentRobert D. Spencer (d/b/a Urban Economics) has 30 years of experience providing land use, economic, and financial consulting services to public agencies. The firm has a deep understanding of the connections between land use and fiscal policies, infrastructure funding and financing, and business and real estate markets. Mr. Spencer has built successful consulting practices with regional and national consulting firms, and is now a sole practitioner.Mr. Spencer’s core area of expertise is the (1) analysis of the economic and fiscal impacts of development, (2) identification of public services and infrastructure needed to support growth and revitalization, and (3) developing policies and programs needed to fund and finance those needs. Most recently he has been applying this expertise to assist communities with the funding and financing of resilient infrastructure in response to climate change. Mr. Spencer's areas of expertise includes:- Resilient Infrastructure for Climate Adaptation- Affordable Housing Funding- Comprehensive Funding & Financing Plans- Economic Development & Fiscal Impact Analysis- Habitat & Open Space Funding and Endowment Financing- Nexus Studies for Fees, Assessments & Service Charges- Real Estate Market Analysis- Transportation Funding ProgramsMr. Spencer has the judgment needed to balance private and public goals and objectives while effectively advising decision makers. He understands the local conditions (private market, land use policy, fiscal policy, etc.) necessary to support economic development and attract real estate investment. He has the expertise to employ economic impact modeling and other analytical tools to evaluate project and program proposals.
