We tell developers who they are dealing with before they file — and whether a market is worth pursuing before they buy land.
Every developer's situation is different. We have two distinct tracks built around where you are in your project timeline.
For developers who have already identified a site and are preparing to move through the entitlement process. We tell you exactly who you're dealing with — before the first meeting.
For developers evaluating whether to enter a new market or pursue a specific jurisdiction. Know the political landscape before you write the check.
The Development Approval Risk Index (DARI™) is our proprietary 1–10 scoring system that quantifies political and opposition risk for any development project or market. Every engagement produces a DARI™ score with a color classification.
Low opposition risk. The political environment is favorable and organized opposition is minimal or absent. Standard entitlement process is likely. Proceed with confidence.
Moderate opposition risk. Some organized opposition or unfavorable political actors exist but can be managed with the right strategy, community outreach, and narrative preparation.
Significant opposition risk. Strong organized resistance, hostile political actors, or a track record of defeating similar projects. Proceed only with a comprehensive counter-strategy.
Extreme opposition risk. The political environment makes approval virtually impossible at this time. We recommend walking away or waiting for significant political turnover.
From a free checklist to a full AI-powered strategy workshop — we have a product for where you are in the process.
The starting point every developer should have before filing. A structured checklist to identify what you don't know.
A personalized version of our checklist, customized for your specific jurisdiction and project type.
Full DARI™ scoring for your project with a written risk summary and preliminary recommendations.
Deep-dive intelligence package with full opposition profiling and a strategic counter-narrative framework.
A board-ready intelligence memo with a full go/no-go recommendation and tailored deal strategy.
A live, full-day AI-powered strategy workshop with our team — built around your specific deal and market.
Developer and builder intelligence in audio form. Subscribe wherever you listen.
The developers who win entitlements don't get surprised. They know who's in the room, who's against them, and who can be moved — before the first meeting.