- Programming
- Statement of Operating Intent
- Space Requirements
- Necessary Design Elements
- Brand Identification
- Environmental and Social Considerations
- Unique Owner Goals
- Determine Planning Needs
- Level of Planning Required
- Master Planning
- Site Specific Planning
- Development Competition
- Professional Services Required
- Determine Extent of Required Plans, Renderings, and Presentation Formats
- Level of Planning Required
- Select Professional Service Firm(s)
- Short List Possible Firms
- Interview
- Design Competition
- Solicit Proposals
- Contract Professional Services
- Develop Project Concepts
- Target Market Study
- Concept Designs
- Financial Projections
- Income Statement
- Capital Structure
- Depreciation Schedules
- Development Budget
- Hard and Soft Cost
- ROI Analysis
- Concept Schedule
- Feasibility Report – 3rd Party
- Select Project Concept
- Identify Assumptions
- Identify Areas of Risk
- Identify Land Planning Considerations
- Development Agreements
- Public Hearings
- Regulatory Requirements
- Zoning and Land Use
- Utility Services
- Off-Site Requirements
- Transportation Analysis
- Parking – Guest and Employee
- Traffic – All Modes On and Off-Site
- Due Diligence – Acquisition
- Real Estate Matters
- Offering / Finance Materials
- Taxes – Open and Closed
- Indebtedness
- Independent Audits or Evaluations
- Ongoing Business Matters
- Financial Statements
- Employee Materials
- Litigation History
- Contracts, Agreements and Other Arrangements
- Proprietary Rights, Licenses, Trademarks and Information Systems
- Insurance
- Market Information
- Permits & Licenses
- Operational Assets
- Property Matters
- Environmental
- Phase One Environmental Assessment
- Phase Two Environmental Assessment
- Asbestos
- Storage Tanks
- Lead Paint
- Mold
- Environmental Operating Permits
- Wetlands, Shorelines, Watersheds, Flood Zones, Endangered Species
- Seismic Safety Zones
- Water, Oil, Gas, Mineral and Timber Rights
- FAA Restrictions
- Noise Restrictions
- Structure
- Code Compliance
- Structural Inspection
- Handicap Accessibility
- Site Improvements and Drainage
- Roads and Access
- Circulation/Parking/Loading
- Public Transportation
- Utilities
- Title Concerns
- Title Insurance Commitment
- Abstracts
- Registered Land
- ALTA/ACSM Survey
- Easements
- Title Insurance Endorsements
- Taxes and Assessments
- Approvals and Entitlements
- Subdivision/Platting
- Historic/Open Space Preservation
- Required Approvals and Permits
- Use Permit, Variances, Occupancy, Business, and Signage etc.
- Personal Property
- Environmental
- Real Estate Matters