Spatial Planning and Fiscal Impact Analysis: A Toolkit for Existing and Proposed Land Use by Linda Tomaselli offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and applying the Spatial Fiscal Impact Analysis Method (SFIM). This innovative approach measures fiscal impacts and projects future costs of proposed developments, emphasizing that all revenues and expenditures are spatially related. The book highlights how SFIM can be utilized to estimate existing fiscal impacts of detailed land use categories based on their locations using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data.

Designed for readers looking to implement this method in their own cities, the book covers a range of topics from the historical context of fiscal analysis to its advantages over traditional methods. It walks the reader through each step of the process, starting with analyzing city financial reports and progressing to determining factors necessary for modeling revenue and expenditure flows, ultimately leading to detailed parcel-level fiscal impact estimations.

This toolkit is indispensable for city planners, public administration officials, and anyone involved in urban development projects. With its clear guidance and practical examples, readers will gain valuable insights into conducting their own spatial fiscal impact analyses, ensuring more informed and transparent decision-making processes.