PREDEVELOPMENT

We manage entitlements, permitting, due diligence, and infrastructure strategy to de-risk sites, align stakeholders, and make projects truly “shovel-ready.”

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING & UTILITY COORDINATION

We evaluate infrastructure and utility requirements early by coordinating with agencies and providers to confirm capacity, costs, and constraints before design and entitlements advice.
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PREDEVELOPMENT STRATEGY & ENTITLEMENTS

We guide owners through the early development process, aligning land use strategy, entitlement paths, and project objectives to maintain momentum and reduce uncertainty.
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PERMITTING, APPROVALS & AGENCY COORDINATION

We manage permitting and agency coordination to streamline approvals, resolve issues early, and keep projects moving forward with clarity and predictability.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Answers to common questions about our Predevelopment services.
When should Predevelopment services begin?
As early as possible. The ideal timing is once a site is identified, allowing our team to reduce entitlement, permitting, and infrastructure risks before major investments are made.
Who benefits most from Keel's Predevelopment support?
Owners, developers, and institutions pursuing complex projects that require coordination across agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.
How are Predevelopment services different from Project Management services?
Predevelopment services focus on de-risking a site and securing approvals before design and construction begin.
What risks does Predevelopment help reduce?
Entitlement uncertainty, permitting delays, infrastructure constraints, agency misalignment, and schedule impacts.
What does it mean to make a project "shovel-ready"?
Our team believes a project with clear approvals, defined requirements, and resolved constraints is ready to move confidently into design and construction.
How do Keel's Predevelopment services help keep projects on schedule?
By identifying issues early, coordinating agencies proactively, and maintaining momentum through clear strategy and sequencing.

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