feasibility & due diligence
Site Studies
We work with clients to study development potential of their sites, using GIS data available from the State and municipalities. We are able to take an holistic approach to site master planning and to map potential constraints and permitting needs at the initiation of a project or prior to purchase. These GIS capabilities also allow us to do broad studies within municipalities for site selection purposes.
Working with development teams, we are able to prepare feasibility studies allowing developers to determine potential site yields, assist municipalities in the study of flexible or “cluster” zoning, and explore site plan options beyond the standard subdivision requirements. Our site constraints and opportunities plans and plan renderings are often used for early meetings with landowners, municipal agencies, project abutters, public hearings, and as marketing tools once the project is successfully permitted.
Based on local Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, or through the Massachusetts Comprehensive Permit (40B) process, we are able to develop proposals that minimize land disturbance and preserve natural site features.
In these “Conservation” or “Cluster” Subdivisions, the owners find that building with a bit higher density and engaging the existing landscape becomes a selling point and feature of the site.
MULTIUNIT PROJECTS
