1
2	"Landpool (def.) –..." Landpool (def.) – A business partnership to unify planning of ecologically and economically linked properties, in an equitable and efficient manner. Landpools integrate politically and publicly accepted planning processes with individual property owner needs to enable implementation of regional plans.
3	What is a Landpool? Business Entity Conservation Mechanism Planning Tool Opportunity
4	How do Landpools create value? (What is value? Social value? Economic Value? Ecological value?) Increased control Property owner directed and funded Property values determined as much by individual property characteristics as neighboring properties’ Efficiencies Planning, Development, Finance, Agriculture Reduced risk Unplanned development Entitlement and Assembly Negative externalities Greater Predictability Plans secured and maintained for long term by financial sector
5	What does a Landpool look like?
6	Landpools are formed to… Integrate property owners needs with broader social goals and local municipal control Prevent fragmentation of natural resources and habitats, provide buffering of and connectivity to protected patches Increase property values and real estate investment liquidity Capitalize upon new economic opportunities, particularly forthcoming ecosystem service markets, recreation, and branding Deliver more complete information for development decision-making
7	How to start a Landpool… Organize Delineate Draft Scheme Form Implement
8	Organize – Baseline data Coordinate: Project Goals – Preservation, Conservation, Development, Redevelopment Partners – Property owners, Agencies, Investors Resources – Data Sources, Incentives, Programs, Grants Suitability Analysis Assemble and quantify ecological and economic data Obtain individual and regional requirements and objectives Delineate approximate Landpool boundary Perform base line appraisal (can be estimated) Equity basis determined according to percentage of total market value or by points-based appraisal
9	Suitability Analysis -
10	Organize (continued) - Establish membership and entitlement requirements Members -(FL) Charter Members that form and assign rights to Landpool Supporters - (S) Purchase right of refusal or option Holdouts - (H) Require outright acquisition or avoidance Interpret data and determine opportunities / constraints Parcels Participants Resources
11	Draft Schemes - Yes, No, Maybe Those areas that will, will not, and may be developed over time. Draft conceptual plans that achieve project participant goals Consolidate to best, achievable plan
12	Draft Scheme - continued Plan Development within designated development area Plot reallocation / sales plan Potential land rent (i.e. recreation, tourism) Sale / Leaseback of agricultural land Sale / Joint venture of development parcels Implementation plan Cost estimates Financial plan List of implementation measures
13	Form - Finalize Landpool Plans Landscape Business Finance Obtain Approvals Membership Agency Create legal business entity Limited Liability Company ‘C’ Corporation
14	Implement - Execute plan according to draft scheme Initiate development, recreation, and enhancement programs New venture development Place conservation easements
15	Avoid - Sprawl… Fragmentation of resources... Lost potential… Lost local character…
16	A few words on earnings, investments, and liquidity…
17	Why is Landpooling better than parcel-based activity? Provides private, market-based mechanism to implement the best of regional and local planning techniques Added value is directed to participating Landpool Members Environmentally sensitive or agriculturally productive land can be protected Development can be concentrated, efficient, and locally appropriate Redevelopment can be initiated and financed in most suitable locations and timeframes Landpool equity creates income stream for shareholders regardless of development location
18