10/17/2025
As I work through a budget framework for a client navigating a zoning by-law amendment and site plan approval for a major mixed-use development, I’m reminded of how complex and uncertain the economic environment feels today.
In these moments, incremental, well-informed steps matter more than ever. Every decision carries weight—not only for the financial feasibility of the project, but also for the approvals process and the long-term success of the site.
In my role as the client’s trusted development manager, I’ve been guiding this project from the very first penstroke. That means overseeing everything from the earliest site concept, to consultant coordination, to budgeting, to navigating municipal approvals. Each of these steps, while technical on their own, becomes part of a larger story of turning vision into reality.
I’m grateful for the prudence my clients are showing in today’s environment. Their care in decision-making underscores just how important it is to approach development deliberately, and it reminds me how valuable it is to keep the process moving with clarity and consistency.
In challenging times, diligence, foresight, and disciplined planning remain the surest path forward.
