Grants, budgets, and planning for cities, towns, and nonprofits.

I help communities win funding, develop capital budgets, and plan for housing, jobs, and transportation.

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What I can help with

Grant Management

Apply, win, and manage grants. I find the right programs, write applications that score, and handle reporting through closeout.

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Budget Optimization

Capital budget planning and management. I build capital plans and funding stacks that move projects forward with fewer local dollars.

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Fiscal Impact Analysis

Clear numbers on what a development or policy change means for tax revenue and service costs, ready for council or board review.

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Zoning Audit

A close review of your zoning ordinance to find what is blocking investment, with recommended amendments.

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Economic Development

Strategies for downtowns, commercial corridors, redevelopment sites, and small business programs that grow your tax base.

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Transportation Planning

Corridor, street, parking, and transit plans that connect transportation investment to housing and jobs.

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Communication

Effectively communicate your projects, plans, and successes to your community on every media platform, from social video to public meetings.

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About me

I'm Dominic Leonardo, a municipal economic planner in Rhode Island and the creator of @cityglowup. I work on housing, transportation, economic development, and the capital projects that tie them together.

I work with cities, towns, housing authorities, economic development agencies, and local nonprofits that have real projects and limited staff.

$20M+ in grants wonfor infrastructure, parks, community facilities, and small business support
10 years of experiencein economic development, finance, and planning

Let's talk about your project.

Send a few lines about your community and what you're working on. I'll reply within two business days.

Prefer email? Write to hello@cityglowup.com