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When developing a new building—whether it be residential or commercial—it’s important to take into account the different populations who will visit. Thinking about ways to make your building accessible to as many people as possible grows interest and shows that you genuinely care about your community. Creating a building accessibility…

Instead of completely eliminating everything from the development site you wish to build on, think about what in that space you can reuse or preserve. When you are proactive with that kind of mindset, you are working toward sustainable site planning for your future building. Following strategies for sustainable development…

People are diverse and it’s important that building development acknowledges the distinct needs every walk of life requires. Of course, it isn’t always easy building a site that meets the needs of every person who might visit. However, recognizing the importance of creating a universally accessible building design is the…

Hospitality development is a risky, yet rewarding venture. Hospitality facilities are an excellent way to generate income, build long-term wealth and add to the community.  What is Hospitality Development? Hospitality development refers to the planning and development of hospitality facilities, which include restaurants, hotels, museums, country clubs, resorts and more.…

One of the most critical stages of real estate development is site planning. A site plan is necessary for engineers, architects and contractors working on a development project.  What is a Site Development Plan? A site development plan is an architectural document that acts as a blueprint for a property,…

Real estate development is a multi-step process that is lengthy and sometimes challenging. The pre-development process is just one of three main stages in real estate development, yet critical to the project’s movement and success. What is the Pre-Development Stage? Once you’ve completed market research, determined your project demand and…

Investing in mixed use residential development combines the benefits of residential and commercial properties, strengthening your portfolio immensely. What is Mixed Use Residential Development? Mixed use residential development blends commercial and residential real estate uses into a single project. By strategically bringing together all of the essential elements of a…

What is a LEED Certification? LEED, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a third-party green building rating program operating under the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The rating system is the globally recognized standard for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings and neighborhoods.…