What is permitted?
Review zoning, restrictions and required approvals before treating a use as an option.
02 / Best land use
The right use is a question to test
A busy road does not make every use viable. Start with what is allowed and what fits; then compare demand, costs and alternative development programs.
Parcel and development options
Four questions, worked through in order
Each question narrows the field. A use that fails the first one never needs the third.
What actually fits?
Examine parcel layout, access, utilities, parking and the space a program needs.
What can work?
Test market demand alongside development costs, rents and operating assumptions.
Which option holds up?
Compare viable alternatives and identify the evidence needed to support a decision.
What a screening study covers
Permitted use, physical fit, demand and cost
A scoped screening study examines permitted uses, physical constraints, market context and alternative development programs for the parcel in front of you.
- Permitted uses, physical constraints and market context
- Supported development-economics inputs to compare costs, values and sensitivities
- A highest-and-best-use conclusion requires adequate site evidence and appropriate professional review
Development options
Compared
Permitted use · program · economicsStudy scope: compare a proposed use with credible alternatives, review physical and permitted-use constraints, and examine development economics where sufficient evidence is available. A screening study is preliminary and does not replace a formal appraisal or specialist due diligence.
Best land use
Land-Use & Development Review
For owners and developers exploring a location, a proposed program or alternative uses for a parcel.
- Permitted-use and physical constraints review
- Alternative uses and development economics
- Evidence gaps and next-step recommendations
Defined by study scope
Broader land-use studies require separate scoping and confirmation of the applicable evidence.
Preliminary screen03 / The development options
Land-Use Screening
A preliminary format for reviewing alternative uses, site constraints and supported development economics.
View land-use screening templateSupporting maps and presentation materials can also be included in the agreed study scope. Sample templates show the report structure. They contain no client data, site-specific conclusions or filled financial forecasts.
Before you commit to a use
Compare the alternatives while it is still a question
Tell us about the parcel, the proposed program and the decision you need to make.