Land Use Strategies
Public Affairs|Public Relations|Entitlement Experts
Building a Clear Path Forward
Pre-Entitlement Experts |Public Affairs |Public Relations
WHO WE ARE?
Winning Public & Political Support
At Land Use Strategies, we specialize in guiding clients through the essential pre-entitlement stage of real estate development, where political risk, community sentiment, and regulatory complexity can determine a project's success or failure.
With over thirty years of experience in political land use, our firm stands out by blending keen political insight with practical stakeholder engagement, strategic communication, and customized site-specific strategies.
We focus on anticipating challenges from community or political opposition, complex review procedures, or changing local political dynamics, and actively build the public and political support needed to secure entitlements.
By preparing clients for hearings, protecting reputations, and mobilizing advocates, we don’t just navigate the entitlement landscape; we shape it to keep your project moving forward.
Our Services
Pre-Entitlement Experts
Our approach is straightforward. We utilize political campaign tactics and strategies to secure the support necessary to win your development project’s entitlements. Working closely with our clients’ teams of legal, architectural, and engineering professionals, our firm designs community engagement campaigns that meet the demands of every phase of the pre-development process.
Our campaigns protect and enhance our clients’ branding and reputation by informing, educating, and emphasizing the benefits the project will bring to the community. Our strategies generate public and political support for your project before it’s even entitled. We build community coalitions, engage key community stakeholders, and generate political cover for the key decision-makers.
Why Choose Us?
Political Risk Mitigation
Our team has over 30 years of political land use experience.
Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
We identify, engage, and mobilize advocates for your project.
Public Hearing Prep & Messaging
We will have your project team fully prepared at all hearings.
Brand Building & Protection
We put our clients first by protecting their brand and reputation.
Site Specific Strategy
We have successfully helped clients throughout the entire U.S., including Hawaii and Alaska.
“ As soon as I get the first sign of public opposition, I call Land Use Strategies! ”
— Greg May, President, Utility Management Group
“ Land Use Strategies is a thought leader with deep insight into technology public policy challenges of today (and tomorrow). Their deep knowledge about important issues facing society today such as UAVs, autonomous vehicles and smart cities mixed with nationwide municipal know-how makes them a sought-after powerhouse. Future-focused companies, if they’re smart, will find a way to work closely with Land Use Strategies. ”
— Mike Montgomery, Executive Director, CALinnovates
“ I have worked with Land Use Strategies for over a decade. They are quick reads and skilled at the strategies and tactics involved in contested CEQA, housing and water issues. They provide superb customer service and are consummate team players. ”
— Steve Herum, Partner, Herum, Crabtree & Suntag
“ Land Use Strategies has been instrumental in the Canna Agency’s success in representing clients in California and across the country. They have been and continue to be an integral part of our most recent project, CIRCA (Cannabis Research and Innovation Campus of America), in Coalinga, California. ”
— Chris Macaluso, CEO, the CANNA agency
“ As an original member of "Go Rail Go," Jesse was an integral part of the successful campaign to help the City & County of Honolulu finally get their mass transit rail program approved. Also, he has a great understanding of the unique culture of not only Oahu, but the neighboring islands as well. ”
— Brian Uy, Board member, Go Rail Go
“ As soon as I get the first sign of public opposition, I call Land Use Strategies! ”
— Greg May, President, Utility Management Group
“ Land Use Strategies is a thought leader with deep insight into technology public policy challenges of today (and tomorrow). Their deep knowledge about important issues facing society today such as UAVs, autonomous vehicles and smart cities mixed with nationwide municipal know-how makes them a sought-after powerhouse. Future-focused companies, if they’re smart, will find a way to work closely with Land Use Strategies. ”
— Mike Montgomery, Executive Director, CALinnovates
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Whether your project is already in the permitting process or still in the early planning stages, contact us today to discuss if our services make sense for you.
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