Property development with intent

Economic vitality defines places. It creates the conditions for people, land, and the marketplace to thrive. 

Places might have all the right intentions but still find themselves struggling to overcome inequitable outcomes, stagnation, decline, or distress.

It would not be genius for me to question the intentions of any community or property owner. But, instead, we make steady progress by defining choices that lead to transformative place development.

It unlocks opportunities for organizing models, strategies, and tools that lead to widespread benefits in every neighborhood, commercial district, or public space.

Take, for example, the commongrounds in Traverse, Michigan. A group of people decided it is worth developing real estate that meets community needs and increases the quality of life. Their pilot project aligns the resources of businesses, nonprofits, residents, and community members that will lead to affordable workforce housing and childcare.

We are living in times of significant change. Our intentions predicate the change we seek to make. So let’s be intentional to take underperforming property and build magnetic destinations with widespread benefits.