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Land & Development

Land and development assignments with clear capital and entitlement context.

Overview

Core Assignments

Disposition and assemblage advisoryDevelopment capital structureHighest-and-best-use framing

Capital markets · Leasing · Contact

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Entitled and shovel-ready sites
Our Approach

Land and development capital strategy

Land value is a function of entitlements, infrastructure, absorption, and the end product that can be built. We help landowners, developers, and capital partners understand what a site can support and which capital approach fits the timeline.

From infill parcels to master-planned acreage, we evaluate highest-and-best-use, entitlement status, and the likely buyer or partner universe before going to market.

  • Land dispositions and acquisitions
  • Entitlement-stage and shovel-ready positioning
  • Development joint ventures and capital placement
  • Build-to-suit and ground lease structuring
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Value Drivers

What Moves Value in Land & Development

The factors our advisors weigh first on every assignment.

Location & Growth Path

Proximity to employment, infrastructure, and household growth drives land demand.

Entitlements & Zoning

Entitlement status and approval risk can change value significantly.

Infrastructure & Utilities

Access to water, sewer, power, and roads determines readiness and cost.

Absorption & End Product

Land value is tied to what can be built and absorbed at supportable pricing.

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Coverage

Sites and development situations we advise on

Every parcel has a different path to value - we help clients choose theirs.

  • Infill and urban redevelopment sites
  • Master-planned and subdivision land
  • Industrial and commercial pads
  • Build-to-suit and ground lease opportunities
How We Work

A Disciplined Path from Strategy to Close

  1. Assess

    Evaluate highest-and-best-use, entitlement status, and infrastructure.

  2. Position

    Frame the site for builders, developers, users, or capital partners.

  3. Engage

    Targeted outreach to the right counterparties.

  4. Close

    Structure and negotiate terms, including options and contingencies as appropriate.

Market Context

Public Data Behind the Conversation

Public series we reference when discussing the backdrop with clients.

Private Nonresidential Construction Spending

$773.0B
As of 2026-08-01
Millions of USD, SAAR

Source: FRED / U.S. Census Bureau (Construction Spending C30 via FRED). Series PNRESCONS. Unit: Millions of USD, SAAR. Observation as of 2026-08-01. Data fetched 2026-10-30 (America/Phoenix).

Population (United States)

343.1M
As of 2026-09-01
Population (millions)

Source: FRED / U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates via FRED. Series POPTHM. Unit: Thousands. Observation as of 2026-09-01. Data fetched 2026-10-30 (America/Phoenix).

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How is land valued?
Typically from the residual value of what can be built - end-product pricing, development cost, timeline, and risk - along with comparable land sales. Entitlement and infrastructure status can change the answer significantly.
Do you place development capital?
Yes. We introduce equity partners and construction or land lenders appropriate to the project's stage and sponsor.
Do you handle ground leases?
We advise on ground lease structuring and on sale or financing strategies for ground-leased assets.
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