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Turning vision into a clear development strategy. Successful projects begin long before construction starts. Our development consulting services help entrepreneurs, investors, and nonprofit organizations evaluate opportunities, test feasibility, and assemble the right team to bring projects to life. With experience guiding $280M+ in development across the Twin Cities, we help clients move forward with clarity and confidence.
Before a project moves forward, we help define the vision and evaluate what’s possible.
• Feasibility studies and development scenarios
• Site selection and opportunity evaluation
• Market research and financial modeling
• Due diligence and early project budgeting
We guide projects from early design through construction, helping coordinate teams and keep projects aligned with the owner’s goals.
• Assemble architects, engineers, and consultants
• Coordinate design and construction teams
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and milestones
• Provide strategic guidance throughout delivery
Many projects require creative financing and coordination with public and private partners.
• Development financial modeling
• Historic and New Market tax credit coordination
• Public-private partnership structuring
• Capital stack planning
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, nonprofit, or institution exploring a new project, we help translate ideas into actionable strategy. With experience guiding over $280M in development across the Twin Cities, our team supports feasibility, site selection, financing, team coordination, and project execution from early concept through occupancy.
Not sure where to begin? That’s exactly where we come in.
Element is serving as development consultant for A Home of Our Own, a new 30,006 SF supportive housing and headquarters facility for Avenues for Youth in North Minneapolis.
Multi-phase redevelopment of a community arts & economic development hub to create a scene shop, recording studios, artist housing, and commons within a dynamic technical arts and radio campus.
The Prince Street Building, a historic 5-story riverfront property in Minneapolis, underwent a $7 million renovation project utilizing Federal and State Historic Tax Credits, modernizing the building while preserving its historic character to attract new tenants and revitalize the area.
Through strategic consulting and project management, including securing critical funding, optimizing project planning, and overseeing architectural and construction processes, Element continues to support BWWA's vision of fostering economic empowerment and community development among Black women entrepreneurs in North Minneapolis.
Development Consulting for a cultural institution on East Lake Street
One-on-one techncial assistance program for emerging developers in the Twin Cities.
Owner's representative helping to secure a myriad of funding and providing project management for a nonprofit arts organization campus redevelopment
Project Management for a one-of-a-kind skate park and outdoor plaza in collaboration with public and private partnerships
Site selection, acquisition, development, and project management services for a new office building for a growing wealth management firm
Historic renovation of an underutilized North Loop building into 100% occupancy with retail, office, and apartment units
Historic rehabilitation of an iconic Warehouse District building that spent nearly twenty years vacant
Award-winning historic renovation of a dilapidated warehouse into a vibrant neighborhood asset with thoughtful leasing through project management
Project Management Consultant for the City of Minneapolis and alongside the Collaborative Planning Committee, creating the City-approved Upper Harbor Terminal Coordinated Plan, an equitable development that benefits the Northside community
