Full Costing Calculator Low Impact Development National League Of Cities

Full costing for low impact development in the national league of cities is a critical process that helps urban planners, developers, and policymakers make informed decisions. It ensures that the long-term costs and benefits of development projects are considered…

1. Enter the population of the city or area.
2. Input the estimated infrastructure cost for the development project.
3. Enter the land cost.
4. Input the utility cost.
5. Enter the maintenance cost.
6. Click ‘Calculate’ to see the full costing results.

The calculator uses the following formula to calculate the full costing:

Full Cost = (Infrastructure Cost + Land Cost + Utility Cost + Maintenance Cost) * Population

The methodology behind the calculator is based on the principles of life-cycle cost analysis and triple bottom line accounting…

Comparison of Full Costing per Capita in Different Cities

Comparison of Infrastructure Costs in Different Development Projects

• Always consider long-term costs and benefits.
• Engage with local communities and stakeholders.
• Use high-quality data sources.

What is the difference between full costing and capital cost?

Full costing considers all costs over the life of a project, while capital cost only considers the initial costs…

Learn more about life-cycle cost analysis from the Urban Institute

Understand the importance of life-cycle cost analysis in green building from the U.S. Green Building Council