Urban Development Services

Shorter commutes and the allure of urban living are drawing young renters, older “empty nesters” and others back to central cities and other urban neighborhoods.

Urban neighborhoods mix residential and commercial land uses to create lively, walkable districts with a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options – an experience that suburbs often have not provided.

Smart growth emphasizes efficient use of land and encourages redevelopment of underutilized infill sites,  transit-oriented developments and high-density, master-planned communities.

Smart growth is key to accommodating future population increases while keeping communities livable – something that traditional suburban development is unlikely to achieve.

For investors, urban submarkets have higher barriers to entry and are less prone to overbuilding than lower-density areas.

Urban/smart-growth investments can produce a “triple bottom line” by providing community and environmental benefits that last well beyond the holding period for most investors.