After working on some of the country’s most innovative urban projects with Bedrock, I moved back to California this past May. With this transition, I incorporated Building Better Cities LLC— a certified small business dedicated to helping leaders deliver transformational urban development projects.

Since 2017, Building Better Cities has been at the forefront of reimagining urban projects, from revitalizing brownfield sites to reinvesting in aging infrastructure. We understand that even the most promising projects can face hurdles—whether it’s high interest rates stalling developments or stakeholder misalignments causing delays. We see these challenges as opportunities to rethink and innovate our approach to urban development.

What’s New? We’ve expanded our services to better meet the evolving needs of our clients. Whether you’re navigating complex entitlements, seeking sustainable development solutions, or looking to leverage innovative financing, we’ve got you covered.

What’s Next? There’s much more to come! We’re working on exciting new initiatives that we can’t wait to share with you in the coming months.

Let’s Connect! Scroll down to learn more about our expanded services and how Building Better Cities can help bring your vision to life.

Thank you for being a part of this journey. I’m looking forward to what we can build together!

Founder and CEO, Building Better Cities

STRUCTURE: Finance & Partnership Structuring

At Building Better Cities, we excel in stakeholder engagement and project structuring (with a focus on public-private partnerships), ensuring your project has a successful foundation from the very beginning. With expertise in both private and public financing mechanisms, we can help you identify the right project resources and work towards a plan to efficiently structure partnerships and deploy capital- even in tough markets.

PLAN: Entitlements Strategy & Project Phasing

Navigating complex regulatory landscapes and aligning project phases with cash flows is crucial for long-term, large-scale developments. We specialize in crafting strategic entitlement plans that synchronize your project’s goals, cash flow, and technical needs. We know how to de-risk projects and get them to shovel-ready conditions.

INNOVATE: Planning & Development Solutions

Building Better Cities can help your team identify and implement innovative urban design and infrastructure solutions to maximize land value and community benefit. We leverage our experience delivering critical infrastructure and transitioning brownfield land for private and public investment to ensure your projects maximize economic, equity, and sustainable outcomes.

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Let’s connect! I would love to hear from you and learn more about your work. Don’t hesitate to reach out for a conversation. In the meantime, please forward this email, subscribe your friends, and follow @KateGasparro to stay in touch.