Economic Development
Good projects need more than a good idea. We help communities test what is feasible, close financing gaps, find the right development partners, and move projects forward.
Market Feasibility Studies, Financial Structuring and Incentive Identification, Economic Impact Analysis, Policy and Zoning Reform, Housing Needs Assessments, RFP & RFQ Processes, Developer Recruitment and Capacity Building
Development Readiness
Get Projects Ready to Move
We help communities prepare sites for development by bringing together the right partners, financial tools, and local incentives. From structuring deals to preparing properties and engaging developers, we help turn underused land into housing and economic opportunity.
Balancing Need and Feasibility
In Muskegon County, we are working with the Muskegon County Land Bank, local communities, and the Muskegon Area Community Foundation to target opportunities for middle-income homeownership. The approach balances local housing needs with financial feasibility so the sites can attract the right development partners and support long-term growth.Development Opportunity Analysis
Evaluate Development Potential
We help communities understand what is possible on publicly owned land. We look at infrastructure, zoning, market demand, and financial feasibility so decision-makers can set clear priorities and move forward with confidence.
Shaping RFPs in Douglas, MI
In Douglas, we helped local leaders evaluate a 17-acre site, understand its infrastructure and zoning limits, and determine what kinds of development were financially realistic. Stakeholders ranked their priorities, and the work shaped an RFP designed to attract developers who fit the community’s vision.“Inspirational” is the one word to describe Ryan Kilpatrick’s presentation to the manufactured housing industry at our annual conference. He provided insight, data, and ammunition to combat Nimbyism. He provided Real tools to get attainable housing projects off the ground with less hassle.
-Wisconsin Housing Alliance
Let’s Make It Pencil
Projects move when the pieces line up.
We help communities bring together the site, financing, incentives, partners, and approvals needed to get development moving.