BACKGROUND
Freedom by Design. Equity on Purpose.
Our purpose is to actively repair negative outcomes derived from detrimental policies, schools of thought and political mismanagement historically in urban environments; rural settlements, agricultural centers, native lands and public territories internationally.
PRACTICE AREAS
01 Advisory+Planning
Client Project Experience:
Small Business Investment
Planned Unit Development
Rail Transit Development
Homestead and Off-Grid
Program Management
Pedestrian Walkability
Comprehensive Plans
Land Use and Zoning
Historic Preservation
Investment Zone
Regional Boards
Green Spaces
Sustainability
The Institute has a reliable advisory practice that delivers tailored urban planning solutions to clients in diversified industries. We help evaluate target outcomes, stakeholders, strategy, resource allocation and more through value-adding analysis and tools. We specialize in operational and financial planning, and can evaluate emerging opportunities. We provide hands-on service to corporations, financial sponsors and closely held companies.
Capabilities:
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Experience in public finance, infrastructure, and capital investments
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Expertise navigating restrictive timelines and cash flow constraints
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Purchasing assistance including supply vendor management
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Site survey and conditions investigations with drone support
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3D design and rendering with keyed CAD floor plans
Client Project Experience:
Fiscal Impact Analysis
Economic Indicators
Strategic Planning
Financial Analysis
Literature Review
Market Analysis
Underwriting
Case Studies
Pro Forma
The Institute has extensive action research and quantitative analytics experience. We specialize in cash flow, projection and Monte Carlo analyses. For isolated projects, we develop reporting dashboards, financial performance metrics and create targeted analysis solutions.
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Development of precise evaluative metrics to support plan integrity
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Ability to analyze raw data, draw conclusions and develop actionable recommendations
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Advanced excel proficiency including v-lookups, pivot tables, and sum-ifs et. al. for use in quantitative analyses
02 Research+Analysis
Client Project Experience:
Historically Black Colleges
Webinars and Workshops
Women's History Month
Curriculum Consulting
Black History Month
Policy Development
Artist Residency
Juneteenth
Kwanzaa
We offer innovative training programs to equip leaders across municipal and private sectors with the practical technical skills to craft policy solutions for society's most complex civic issues. We work with partners, clients and stakeholders to develop equity-based planning policies. Based in Historic South Troy, BPI is the first comprehensive , non-university training program to offer research, fellowship and instruction for interdisciplinary urban planners. Through projects and case studies, BPI has helped over 1,000 stakeholders successfully implement strategies across municipalities and private business.
Client Project Experience:
National Small Business Assoc.
Community Engagement
NYS Food As Medicine
Donor Engagement
The Institute speaks on behalf of people and issues to systems, structures and processes. We engage a diverse network of contacts across industries to accomplish goals. We engage in public discourse and are present for transformative conversations about inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA).
04 Advocacy+Diversity
03 Education+Training
LEADERSHIP
T. Tyler Jackson: Chairman
National Planning Director
Mr. Jackson is an urban planner and finance professional with over ten years of experience directing development for public interest projects. He has grown communities in New York, Atlanta, and Chicago through promotion of reparations and economic independence.
Jeoffrey York: President
National Advancement Director
Mr. York is an accomplished IT professional, Olympic athletic, and Head Track and Field Coach at #1 ranked Hudson Valley Community College. He excels at advancing priorities on the national stage with diversified partners.
Tayron "Tai Tan" Lopez: Secretary
Publishing Creative Director
Tai Tan is a transformational creative who deploys graphic subtext to illustrate the event horizon between utopian and dystopian Blackness. He served as author, instructor and artist-in-residence for dozens of projects including two published books.
Caleb Tremblay: Treasurer
Regional Operations Chaplin
Mr. Tremblay is a disciplined monk and designer of architectural stone who serves BPI as spiritual leader and champion of efficacy. He served Carmelite Monastery for five years and participated in mixed-used development of public worship spaces.
Ladorra Carroll: Manager
Executive Assistant
Ms. Carrol is a career corporate services professional with two decades of experience managing office and team administration. She serves BPI as Executive Manager, overseeing strategic communication, emerging opportunities, and client relationship management.
SUPPORT
Orville Abrahams
Deputy Commissioner of Business Advocacy
New York State Department of Labor
Jeff Buell
Investor
Capital Region of New York
Chet Opalka
Philanthropist
Capital Region of New York
Hon. Gabriella Romero
Assemblywoman
New York Assembly District 109
Hon. Owusu Anane
10th Ward Councilman
Albany Common Council
Trent Griffin-Braaf
Chief Executive Officer
Tech Valley Transportation
Natasha Pernicka
Executive Director
The Food Pantries for the Capital District
Georgette Steffans
Executive Director | Chair
Downtown Business Improvement District Port of Albany Board of Directors
Dr. Dorcey Applyrs
Chief City Auditor
The City of Albany
Christopher Hacker
Owner
Albany Artisans
Shane Rauh
Vice President Commercial Banking
Berkshire Bank
Walter Thorne
Publisher
Albany Business Review