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What We Do
Market & Economic Analysis
Successful (re)development planning and real estate investment requires an in depth understanding of market conditions. DCI takes the time to study and understand the market and how it can influence development planning and real estate investment decisions. Our market based approach guides decision making for the public and private sector investments that are necessary to “wake up the marketplace.” The integration of market realities and appropriate public sector investments are essential to successful development outcomes that realize a community’s vision.
(re)Develoment Strategies
Whether the assignment is focused on an unimproved greenfield or distressed real estate, we have the expertise to establish a viable strategy for our clients that are confronted with weak economic markets or other local dynamics that “lock down” investment. Understanding the market is important, but no amount of development planning will succeed if the real estate is not positioned to accept new investment. DCI has “unlocked” challenged real estate for over 22 years in downtowns, commercial corridors, neighborhoods and industrial brownfields. Our strategies address the factors that impede development from occurring, providing our clients with tools necessary to make successful development happen.
Implementation Services
DCI does not create redevelopment plans that collect dust on a shelf. Our implementation services identify sources of funding, financing mechanisms, public and private partnerships, and organizational capacity. We work with our clients to develop land acquisition strategies and create detailed development work plans. DCI understands the development dilemma between what the private sector desires for a redevelopment project and what the public sector is able to provide. We are experienced at navigating project development constraints and providing “win-win” outcomes for all.
Our Portfolio
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Downtown Housing Development Work Program, Muncie, IN
Development Framework, Funding & Financing Tools, Implementation Services, Public-Private Partnership Facilitation, Redevelopment Strategies -
Big Darby Master Plan Implementation Columbus, OH
Development Services, Implementation Services, Market/Economics, Public-Private Partnership Facilitation, Redevelopment Strategies -
Downtown Revitalization Plan, Huntingburg, IN
Capacity Development, Implementation Services, Market/Economics, Redevelopment Strategies -
Downtown Lakefront Master Plan & Implementation Services, Waukegan, IL
Implementation Services, Market/Economics, Public-Private Partnership Facilitation, Redevelopment Strategies -
National Design District Development, Indianapolis, IN
Development Services, Market/Economics, Public-Private Partnership Facilitation, Redevelopment Strategies -
Town-Wide Residential Market Study, Chapel Hill, NC
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Downtown Master Plan Update, Kokomo, IN
Capacity Development, Market/Economics, Redevelopment Strategies -
Implementation Strategy, SoMa District, Elkhart, IN
Capacity Development, Market/Economics, Redevelopment Strategies
DCI Blog
Job Opening
7th January 2015Research Analyst position available. Established in 1991, Development Concepts, Inc. (DCI) is a development planning and real estate consulting firm located in Downtown Indianapolis. Our […]Read more
Serenbe Farm
9th April 2014DCI was invited to attend a 3 day seminar entitled, Developing Serenbe: New Strategies and Techniques for Building Sustainable Communities — Developing with Nature for […]Read more
Rethinking Urban Amenities
18th February 2014By: Michael Higbee — In 2013 Development Concepts partnered with National Apartments to create our first Community Garden project. We had vacant garden boxes with […]Read more
Food Innovation Districts
14th January 2014Webinars
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The Honorable William H. Hudnut, III
Mayor of Indianapolis, 1976-1991