Understanding Municipal Growth & Its Financial Impact

Growth is often seen as positive—but without proper planning, it can create significant financial pressure.

This webinar provides a deep understanding of the true cost of growth, including both:

• Capital infrastructure requirements
• Long-term operating impacts

Participants will learn:

• How to calculate and plan for infrastructure expansion costs
• The financial implications of servicing new development
• The concept of ripple effect growth, where population thresholds trigger new costs (staffing, services, facilities)
• How to incorporate growth impacts into both annual budgets and long-term financial plans

This session is critical for elected officials, CAOs, and finance teams seeking to ensure that growth strengthens—not weakens—the municipality’s financial position.