The Cost of Saying No: A case study on the lost COSTCO opportunity
Nov 16, 2026
Club Luncheon at The Plex ~ Dan Culhane
The Cost of Saying No: A case study on the lost COSTCO opportunity
What does a community lose when it says no to development? This presentation explores how focusing on upfront costs can overshadow long-term benefits, including diversified tax revenue, new visitors, additional investment, and progress toward community goals. Join us as Dan Culhane from the Ames Alliance discusses the full costs and benefits of development, including the opportunity cost of walking away.