Community Buy-In: Turning NIMBYs Into Project Advocates ASK: How do I deal with community opposition that could kill my project even after planning staff is on board? ANSWER: Entitlement risk doesn’t end when planning staff gives a thumbs up. Community opposition often called NIMBYism (“Not In My Backyard”) can derail a project in public hearings, […]
How to Get the City On Board with a New Development Concept ASK: I have a new development concept I’m excited about, but how do I get the city on board before I spend months (and money) on plans? ANSWER: The fastest way to lose time and trust with a city is to drop a […]
Why Are Utilities Always the Last Thing You Hear About and the First Thing That Delays Your Project? ASK: We got through planning approvals, but now the utility company is holding us up. How can I avoid this on the next deal? ANSWER: Utilities are one of the most common (and expensive) sources of surprise […]
What’s the First Step Before You Buy Land for Development? ASK: I found a property that looks promising. Should I make an offer now, or do more homework first? ANSWER: Before writing an offer, pause. The first step in any development deal is feasibility. You need to know if the land can actually support what […]
How Do I Keep My Real Estate Deal Alive When Entitlements Stall? ASK: What do I do when my deal is stuck in zoning and I’m running out of time with my buyer or tenant? ANSWER: Entitlements are the invisible deal-killer in real estate. You can have a site, a buyer, and a timeline, and […]
Over the past 7 months I&D Consulting has been working diligently to come up with resources that can help our local businesses and homeowners rebuild from Ian.
Logan Dilts came to I&D Consulting in 2020 and currently works as a Project Manager. His role focuses primarily on entitlements and permitting, but in reality, if there is any project that is especially complicated or weird, Logan is the man for the job. . . What does your morning routine look like? Wake up, […]
I&D Consulting Services is proud to be a part of the Sugar Pine Village development project that will help bring much-needed affordable housing options to the South Lake Tahoe community. This four-phase project will include a total of 248 units and will provide affordable, reliable housing for local families along with a community building & […]
