So we have been looking at a REALTOR'S® perspective on the challenges of design & development in an "Infill Project" . . .
I promised to keep you up to date with this process using a project that is happening here in Asheville as a focal point. Although we are just taking our first steps, I can tell already that this is going to be one very, very interesting challenge. It is exciting to be a part of it.. . .as are most challenges. .. . Here is (Part 3)
Scenario: DUE DILIGENCE before the transaction
Complicated transactions are just that. And they require special consideration. This past month a team of ECO consultants, including one real estate professional, (c'est moi) has been engaged in what I refer to as "due diligence ahead of time"...If that reminds you of the famous Yogi Berra quote: "Déjà vu all over again" you're right on track because that's what this particular "due diligence "resembles.
As I have said in the past, ECO - Environmental Consultant Advanced Training and Certification for REALTORS® comes into play more and more these days. And here is a case in point. As you recall from Parts I and II of this series, our clients set out to become informed of the possibilities for their infill project. As an Eco certified consultant, I could bring my training and a network of professionals interested in sustainable innovations to the table. It's great to work with clients and experts as part of an interdisciplinary team. We have the survey in hand, the topo, and aerial, and are ready to begin. 
SURVEY shows an unusually shaped challenge
The Network of Experts: To date, David Tuch of Equinox Environmental has reviewed the scenario, and is in the process, with his team, of developing his ideas on paper. He will soon have a "Sketch" of the property similar to that you see top right). This rendering could prove most helpful for clients, investors, and our team in terms of visualizing what could be a working model for this infill project.
The Exploration Continues: In the meantime, we have a meeting scheduled with another expert. I'll tell you more about him in Part IV. But, just in case you are curious, I can say right now, that he loves dogs, old cars, is the former President of the Green Building Council here in Asheville, and can tell you which way to site a building for solar advantages if want to know.
Catch up : Parts I and II Stay tuned...Guess what 's next. . .
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Look for Part IV in the near future.
In the meantime...please let me know what you think about the rendering and the challenging survey.
janeAnne, I'm staying tuned. This is a great series. Other than being green, it is what I do. Change use to a higher value.
Keep it up.
Bill Roberts
Bill~
I like how you stated, " change use to higher value"...Possibly, that is one interesting concept that, as real estate professionals, we come to appreciate more and more as we go along...
Diane~
Glad you are enjoying this series. I can see where some of the photos I have taken as I go along in this process would make wonderful holiday cards...maybe the red cardinal perched on the lowest green bedecked limb of the 200 foot tall white pine. . .
Susan~
I think you are a "natural" for "green" ,eco-friendly real estate work. What an eye!...that green buffer also makes the commercial area near the road a distinct segment...new report will be out to you on this process soon...THANKS (as always) for your comments and support.
Bill & Barbara Jo~
I will have the next installment pretty soon. We just got two reports in this week that are fascinating to read and consider. I'll tell you all about that...stay tuned =)