Blueprint

Success in today’s affordable housing landscape requires both foresight and strong relationships. We help clients “see around corners” and position themselves for long-term success.

With deep experience and a strong understanding of the complex landscape of federal and state housing policy, we help our partners navigate the challenging oversight and regulatory processes of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and local governments, reducing administrative burden while ensuring programs remain audit-ready. This includes operational assistance, best practices, technological modernization, strategic counsel around HUD’s oversight, and insights that optimize funding and create new opportunities to better achieve the mission.

Experience that Matters

Our team includes leaders with extensive HUD and local government expertise, including:

• Former Assistant Secretary, Public and Indian Housing HUD
• Community Planning and Development HUD
• Deputy Director, Department of Housing and Revitalization City of Detroit

In a housing environment that demands both accountability and creativity, we serve as trusted advisor and hands-on partner, bringing the insight, experience, and strategic vision needed to advance community goals and drive meaningful impact.

Strategic expertise:

• Outreach and relationship-building with HUD, state, local, and tribal governments
• Analysis of funding shifts, policy changes, and HUD initiatives
• Leveraging industry networks to forge new partnerships and collaborations
• Implementing technological modernization and change management
• Actionable intelligence on affordable housing trends and markets
• Business development strategies that expand opportunities

Our Value                                        

We combine policy insight, operational experience, and deep familiarity with HUD to help clients:

• Stay compliant 
• Strengthen and expand existing programs
• Navigate federal oversight with greater clarity and confidence
• Leverage technological tools of the day, especially artificial intelligence, to serve customers and clients more effectively, efficiently, and compassionately with personalized and result-oriented service  
• Build resilient, inclusive communities that thrive over the long term

We support clients not only in meeting today’s requirements, but in preparing proactively for tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our Clients Include

• Public Housing Authorities
• State, Local, and Tribal Governments
• Private and Nonprofit Developers
• Community Development Organizations
• Affordable Housing Stakeholders across the country

Whether it's assisting with programmatic questions, facilitating grant closeouts, or guiding clients through HUD audits or performance reviews, we streamline processes so leaders can focus on delivering results.

We also work to identify new opportunities for funding, partnership, and program expansion. By keeping clients ahead of policy shifts, funding trends and emerging HUD initiatives we position our clients to be proactive rather than reactive, ensuring they are well-prepared to pursue new resources and adapt to changing requirements. Our goal is not only to support day-to-day operations but also to contribute to long-term success by fostering resilient, inclusive, and thriving communities.

Our team regularly acts as a liaison to government partners, opening new doors through our knowledge of the process and policies and our long-standing relationships, helping our clients navigate affordable housing markets throughout the country.

Our Services

Funding Strategy

• Ensure full compliance with HUD programs, guidelines, and funding requirements
• Strategies to optimize available funding and tap into new resources
• Evaluating HUD programs for emerging opportunities
• Analysis of current and upcoming HUD funding sources
• Optimizing HUD plans for existing and new programs
• Guidance on innovative financing mechanisms

Operations and Compliance

• Managing program implementation
• Strategic counsel for interactions with HUD and the HUD Inspector General
• Operational assistance and technological modernization to strengthen performance
• Advising on best practices, IT modernization, and system integration

Business Development

• Outreach to State, Local, and Governments and Public Housing Authorities
• Maximizing the impact of housing and community development initiatives.
• Leveraging industry relationships to create new partnerships
• Providing market intelligence to help clients anticipate trends and protect long-term enterprise value

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