Strategic Land Use Strategy
and Fiscal Impact Expertise.
Backed by 34+ years of dual-sector experience, we provide the empirical data required to win approvals and manage municipal growth effectively.
Featured Case Studies
Salem Waterfront
Mixed-use fiscal impact evaluation for high-profile redevelopment.
Lexington Housing
Fiscal impact analysis and state-mandated zoning evaluation.
Friars Drive Industrial
Entitlement strategy for 504k sq. ft. logistics center.
Wellesley Office Park
Smart growth modeling (40R) proving $3.1M net positive impact.
Regional Impact Registry
Public & Private Engagement
New Hampshire
Amherst
Atkinson
Barrington
Bedford
Bow
Chester
Concord
Conway
Danville
Dover
Greenland
Hanover
Henniker
Hudson
Lebanon
Londonderry
Nashua
Pelham
Salem
Sandown
Massachusetts
Braintree
Dunstable
Franklin
Hanover
Lexington
Newton
Salem
Wakefield
Wellesley
Weymouth
Capacity and Economic Vision.
We provide municipalities with the technical capacity to manage development pressure while maintaining statutory compliance and fiscal health.
MBTA Zoning Compliance
Evaluating the financial and physical implications of state-mandated changes (MA 40R/40B). We provide the analytics necessary for Town Meeting adoption.
Fiscal Peer Reviews
Objective, third-party reviews of developer proposals. We demystify applicant claims and isolate actual incremental service demands to protect existing taxpayers.
Circuit Rider Planning
Full-service board administration and application review. We handle everything from staff reports to coordinating with public works and public safety officials.
Impact Fee Adoption
Drafting legally defensible ordinances under NH RSA 674:21. Calculating precisely proportional fees for police, fire, road, and school expansions.
Entitlement and Project Management.
We provide developers with the empirical instruments required to neutralize political opposition and accelerate local board approvals.
The Marginal Cost Approach
Opponents often sink viable projects using "average per-capita" myths. We dismantle these narratives by interviewing department heads and evaluating actual incremental cost thresholds.
- Chapter 40B / 40R Strategy
- Mixed-Use TIF Negotiation
- Project Management & Teams
Leading Interdisciplinary Teams
We don't just provide a report; we lead the team. We coordinate civil engineers, traffic consultants, and land use attorneys to ensure every discipline is aligned toward a defensible approval pathway from day one.
Highest & Best Use Strategy
Before capital is committed, we identify the most realistic path to entitlement by cross-referencing physical site constraints with the local political and regulatory landscape.
Senior & Mixed-Use Valuations
Specialized fiscal impact modeling for 55+ communities and mixed-use districts where school child generation is near-zero and municipal tax yield is optimized.
34 Years Across New England.
Public Sector Tenure & Elected Leadership
| Town / City | State | Role | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dover | NH | Director of Planning | Oversight of city-wide operations and growth strategy. |
| Henniker | NH | Town Moderator / Selectman | Presiding over Town Meetings; Executive fiscal oversight. |
| Merrimack | NH | Town Planner | Managed development from application to construction phases. |
| Milford | NH | Selectman | Executive leadership and land use decision-making. |
| Newmarket | NH | Town Planner | Administered local ordinances for a historic seacoast town. |
Technical Advisory Engagements
| Location | State | Engagement | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashua | NH | Zoning Rewrite | First comprehensive Land Use Code change in 30 years. |
| Bow | NH | Impact Fees | Updated Elementary School Impact Fees for capital expansion. |
| Lincoln | MA | MBTA Strategy | Secured $100k grant for compliance zoning pathways. |
| Bedford | NH | Mixed-Use | Parking standard analysis and zoning diagnostic. |
| Hamilton | MA | MBTA Metrics | Fiscal metrics report for three proposed Center Districts. |
| Braintree | MA | Peer Review | Independent analyst reviewing revenue vs service projections. |
Private Development Portfolio
| Location | Project Name | Type | Outcome / Finding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellesley | Wellesley Office Park | 40R Smart Growth | $3.1M combined annual net positive impact proven. |
| Hudson | Friars Drive Logistics | Industrial | Created $33.5M valuation; $677k/yr in tax revenue. |
| Wakefield | 200-400 Quannapowitt | Mixed-Use | Proven $543k/yr net positive compared to vacant use. |
| Hanover | Hanover Crossing | TIF / Mall Redevelopment | Negotiated 10-year TIF for $40M onsite investment. |
| Dunstable | Village at Brattle Farm | 40B Age-Restricted | Proven $1.2M benefit; zero school enrollment impact. |
| Franklin | Grove Street Residences | 40B LIP | 330 units counted toward the Town's safe harbor. |
Mark Fougere, AICP
Principal & Municipal Advisor
Mark Fougere brings over 34 years of experience in both public and private sector planning. His career serves as a definitive case study in the evolution of land use planning and fiscal policy within New England.
Having served as a Planning Director and an elected Selectman, he possesses a rare dual-perspective that bridges the gap between town goals and developer viability. He works closely with core design teams to ensure that all conceptual planning is grounded in a practical understanding of regulatory constraints.
Career Milestones
Let's Discuss Your Project.
Call Mark directly to discuss your exact site, local political landscape, and the regulatory path forward. Direct consultation provides the immediate strategy automated intake forms cannot capture.