Testimonials

From a Developer
Mark Friedman, President, Fulcrum Property Group

I have had the pleasure of working with Rod over the past three years as he has helped several local jurisdictions address complicated planning, development and implementation problems.

In the course of this work, Rod has demonstrated a rare combination of creative and analytical attributes. He possesses a unique development vision that combines the eye of an urban planner with the financial sophistication of an investment banker. This combination of design vision and bottom-line orientation has resulted in practical, useful recommendations that are noteworthy for both their originality and appropriateness. In fact, I was so impressed by the work that Rod was doing for local jurisdictions, that I imposed upon him to lead a tour of Vancouver for Fulcrum Property's key development team. Our plan for the West Sacramento Triangle benefited greatly from his thoughtful observations and ability to balance important design and planning considerations with financial imperatives.

In my experience, many consulting exercises result in recommendations that are impractical and, therefore, never implemented. One of Rod's key strengths is the ability to help decision-makers balance the ideal with the feasible. As a result, he helps communities move forward with practical, appropriate projects.