Patrick F. Fox

Patrick F. Fox is a nationally recognized expert in land use politics and strategic advocacy. He is the founder and CEO of Consensus Strategies, a consulting firm that has advised on more than 2,000 controversial development projects across 48 states and five countries. With decades of experience navigating grassroots opposition, political hurdles, and covert tactics, Fox brings unmatched insight into the power dynamics that shape the built environment.

His new book, Mastering Land Use Politics: Dealing with NIMBYs, YIMBYs, and Covert Operatives, is a must-read field guide for developers, planners, and advocates who need to win support—and outmaneuver opposition—during the zoning and permitting process.

Fox lives in the Boston area and is a frequent speaker on land use strategy, political risk, and public engagement.