Urban Formation offers introductory development pro forma workshops designed for planners and other land use practitioners. These straightforward, interactive, and engaging sessions review the financial feasibility analysis framework that is used to evaluate property investments. The content provides participants with an understanding of the developer's perspective along with insights into the factors impacting real estate outcomes.

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Urban Formation's workshops are appropriate for:

• Municipal and provincial planners

• Land-use professionals including urban designers, architects, lawyers, and engineers

• Affordable housing and social real estate proponents

• Community and advocacy groups

• Real estate professionals who do not work with pro formas on a regular basis

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Pro forma workshop options include:

• A general overview that introduces the fundamentals of a development pro forma. A step-by-step presentation helps participants understand key concepts and calculations. This choice is well-suited for an informative Lunch & Learn session.

• Detailed workshops that allow participants to work with spreadsheet models and gain hands-on experience with the tools and techniques used in a pro forma analysis.

• Sequential modules for those seeking an in-depth learning experience that covers more advanced material.

• Content customization to address the specific interests of an audience.

• Facilitation sessions structured to incorporate the development pro forma into planning and stakeholder discussions.

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Potential workshop content includes:

• Identifying Assumptions

• Static Cash Flow Analysis

• Loan Amortization

• Time Value of Money

• Discounted Cash Flow Analysis

• Development Performance

• Sensitivity Analysis

• Residual Land Value

• Spreadsheet Strategies