Services

Entitlements

We know the policy, priorities, processes, and people critical to win the greatest entitlements in Nashville.

We work with property owners and developers to identify opportunities within land use policy, align project program with local priorities, navigate the process, and build a team to win optimal entitlements.

Check out the Printers + Bankers Case Study to see how we combine our technical development skill with deep local knowledge and a placemaking lens to win entitlements.

Placemaking

We work with property owners and developers to integrate compelling public spaces and programming into their plans.

The power of placemaking unlocks economic opportunities by building a brand, driving foot traffic, creating emotional connections, and forging new frontiers. It is never too early or too late to integrate placemaking into your project; we work at all phases of projects, from conceptual planning with developers to existing assets looking for an edge.

Check out the Gallery Alley Case Study to learn more about how our placemaking approach drives real estate value.

Fee Development

We consider fee development opportunities when the site and client goals align with our skills and ethos.

We manage the entire process — no matter where it stands today — for a flat, fair fee. You maintain full ownership of the project upon completion.

Need help to align economic + cultural value? Contact us.

Pre-Development

We help property owners and new-to-Nashville developers identify opportunities and chart a path to execute on them.

We synthesize our deep knowledge of Nashville land use policy, due diligence, design, financials, and development process to inform clients on how to achieve the highest + best use for their site, or where to focus their efforts.

A comprehensive example of our site analysis + strategy work can be found in the Vortex Charleston Case Study.

Fractional Team-Work

We work with established operators on a flat-fee basis to fill gaps at the senior associate to director level.

Whether your team needs project management, an airtight financial model, or a jack-of-all trades—we have the experience to get it done.

Keep moving forward. Contact us.

Policy Development
+ Analysis

Yellowbrick Urban Labs assists policymakers and stakeholders in the development of urban policy. Areas of focus include:

program design for integration of affordable housing in market-rate developments
development feasibility analysis for zoning and land use policy changes at the neighborhood- to city-wide scale
placemaking and tactical urbanism policy, plans, and project management

Original
Research

Yellowbrick Urban Labs combines archival research, data collection, and statistical analysis with our deep knowledge of the development process to produce and publish research on development trends, planning/zoning policy outcomes, and other areas of interest.

We collaborate with think tanks, real estate economists, and academics to advance understanding of the production of the built environment.

To reach out about a potential collaboration or access research publications, visit our IDEAS.