Ways We Work

Urban Strategy & Opportunity Consulting

Predevelopment strategy for mixed-use, adaptive reuse, and mission-driven projects
Site and district analysis with a focus on context, community needs, and market fit
Visioning for underutilized buildings and districts
Feasibility advising for unconventional or complex properties
Development advising for property owners looking to reposition assets

District-level and site-specific placemaking strategies
Activation roadmaps for vacant properties, pop-ups, and interim uses
Programming concepts that attract community energy and build momentum
Curated tenant and partner strategies—especially for emerging businesses and creatives

Placemaking & Activation

Brand Identity Consulting for Districts & Developments

Narrative development: the story that ties place, purpose, and community together
Naming support for buildings, projects, or districts
Value articulation and positioning: What does this place stand for? Who is it for?
Brand voice, messaging, and identity for places, not products
Collaboration with graphic designers (or your team) to ensure the visual brand aligns with the story
Brand application guidance: how the identity shows up in leasing, signage, marketing, community engagement, and physical space

Partnership & Ecosystem Development

Ecosystem mapping: understanding who’s needed to make places thrive
Public-private partnership advising
Connecting developers to mission-aligned businesses, nonprofits, and institutions
Coalition-building around cultural, community, and economic goals

Tenant Readiness & Commercial Growth Strategy

Advising small and emerging businesses on how to prepare for brick-and-mortar
Site selection support rooted in long-term business success and community alignment
Scaling strategies for entrepreneurs expanding into commercial space

Zoning Policy & Municipal Navigation

Zoning and land use analysis to unlock hidden opportunities
Strategy for rezonings, variances, special land use approvals, and entitlements
Municipal storytelling—helping clients position projects for community and city buy-in
Guidance on navigating local politics, policies, and public processes

Special Projects & Creative Problemsolving

Solutions for the “weird” stuff: challenging sites, broken deals, unconventional ideas
Braintrust for early-stage visions, stalled developments, or policy shifts
Facilitation of stakeholder workshops, visioning sessions, and community conversations

Let’s connect.

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We’re always up for a good conversation and seeing what might take root.