About Us

Don Lopp, AICP is the principal owner of Beacon Street Consulting. I have over thirty years of experience in developing community plans and managing public sector organizations. For the past twenty years, I served the Floyd County Board of Commissioners as the Director of Operations and Planning for the County. Prior to joining the County, I served as Community Development Director for River Hills Economic Development District and Regional Director for the Southern Indiana Region American Heart Association.  

Below is a sample of the several projects:

  • Authored two County Comprehensive Plans

  • Authored new County Zoning Ordinance

  • Authored five Master Park Plans

  • Managed from concept to opening of Novaparke Innovation and Technology Campus

  • Managed from concept to opening Pine View Government Center and Galena Digital Library

I also managed the annual County Commissioners operating budget of $14M. Additionally, I oversaw all aspects of long-range planning and development projects for the County managing over $60M in Capital Projects.

Why Beacon Street Consulting?

Beacon Street offers prospective clients two unique value propositions that differ us from other firms.

One is Beacon Street's focus and passion. A client is not just another community or project. Beacon Street believes each community has its own identity that makes them unique and different from others. Communities deserve a high level of individualize attention in developing their plans and policies.

Secondly, Beacon Street has a unique perspective that other firms may not. Beacon Street has vast experience in the public sector and understand the limited financial and manpower resources available to public sector organizations.

Beacon Street Consulting strives to meet and exceed the expectations of its clients.

Our Services

  • Planning Services

    Comprehensive Plans

    Neighborhood and Small Area Plans

    Park Plans

    Zoning Ordinance

    Subdivision Contral Ordinance

    Capital Improvement Plans

  • Project Management and Development

    Grant Writing and Administration

    Annual Budget Review

    Budget Forecasting

    Project Development

    Project Management



  • Policy Analysis

    Fiscal Impact Analysis

    Economic Development Analysis

    Development Impact Analysis

    Efficiency Studies

    Feasibility Studies

    Performance Analysis

For more information about our services. Please contact either by email: dlopp@beaconstreetconsulting.org or by filling out the information form.