The most successful urban redevelopment projects are built not just with capital, but with community trust. RISE's community capital advisory practice helps developers and economic development organizations structure investment opportunities that give local residents and businesses a meaningful stake in the projects transforming their neighborhoods.
This approach does more than generate goodwill — it creates durable community support that can be critical to securing public approvals, accessing certain funding programs, and sustaining long-term project success. When the community has a financial stake in a development's success, the political and social dynamics around that project fundamentally change.
We work with clients to design compliant investment structures, develop community outreach and engagement strategies, and integrate community capital into the broader project financing framework in a way that works for all stakeholders.