Wes Craiglow

Northwest Arkansas Coordinator | Urban Land Institute

Even though Maine self-identifies as a resourceful and fiscally conservative state, the practice of spreading outward in an inefficient pattern of development has become common practice, despite the financial and social costs. Often, investments in new infrastructure are approved without a clear understanding of the long-term replacement and maintenance liabilities. At the same time, we continue to incentivize development that doesn’t cover the cost of the infrastructure. Wes Craiglow will share insight on how communities can use the full power of the municipality to raise revenue and keep taxes lower through careful land use planning and investment. He will explore “crop yield” as a framework to make decisions that better support local environmental, financial, economic, social, and quality of life goals.