STRATEGIC APPROACH: Outline the Right Path

• Define the vision
• Communicate the mission
• Identify the decision makers
• Create goals and establish benchmarks for success
• Build the framework to guide the process
• Bring together the community for valuable input and insight

FEASIBILITY: Secure the Right Site
(if you don't have one already, or need to move)

• Identify where you want to be
• Find the right people to help your search
• Set up an acquisition strategy
• Outline a timeline and budget to guide your choices
• Secure your site

FINANCING STRATEGIES: Find the Money

• Develop capital and operating projections so you know what you need and when
• Identify the sources: city/state/feds, lenders, tax credits
• Help negotiate agreements, finding solutions to often complex issues
• Work out strategies that will ensure success

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Design and Build

• Find the right team to implement the vision
• Establish systems to align scope, budget and schedule
• Inspire design that supports your programmatic, economic, social and environmental goals
• Oversee construction from first shovel of dirt to last coat of paint
• Account for every dollar spent

OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE: Stay Healthy and Efficient

• Check systems to ensure maximum energy and operating efficiency
• Guide you to products that support healthy environments
• Outline maintenance programs that sustain green goals
• Provide education for staff, vendors and guests on how to keep your building functioning at the lowest cost, but highest performance