When you find the perfect property in Southern Oregon, it’s tempting to move quickly—especially in a competitive real estate market. The mountain views, riverfront acreage, or prime commercial location might seem like exactly what you’ve been looking for. But before you sign any paperwork, there’s a critical step that could protect your investment, your time, […]
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How to Avoid Mistakes in Project Analysis
Breaking ground on a new development project is always exciting, but even the most promising plans can go off course without careful analysis and preparation. Land development involves balancing legal, environmental, financial, and logistical considerations, and overlooking any one of them can mean the difference between a successful project and one plagued by costly setbacks. […]
Land Use Planning Consultants Add Value to Your Investment
Purchasing property or launching a development project in Southern Oregon involves more than just money and ambition—it demands strategy, expertise, and an in-depth understanding of local regulations. One of the best ways to ensure your investment is successful from the start is to work with land use planning consultants. These professionals help you navigate complex […]
Why a Land Feasibility Study is a Good Investment
Investing in land is often seen as one of the most stable and potentially lucrative types of real estate investment. However, buying land or developing property without a comprehensive understanding of its constraints and possibilities can lead to financial losses, delays, and legal troubles. That’s where a land feasibility study becomes essential. At Richard Stevens […]
What is GIS and Why Does It Matter?
When it comes to land use planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) play an increasingly important role. Urban expansion, environmental sustainability, and infrastructure development all require meticulous planning, and GIS is a powerful tool that has transformed how planners go about this land use planning. But what exactly is GIS, and why is it such a […]
Uncovering the Hidden Costs with a Land Use Feasibility Study
One of the most crucial steps in embarking on a new development project is conducting a land use feasibility study. This comprehensive analysis assesses factors like zoning regulations, environmental impact, and market demand, helping to determine whether the project is viable. However, as developers and investors dig deeper into these studies, they often uncover hidden […]
Another RPS Update for Jackson County
RPS Tentative Public Hearing Now is the time for anyone that wants to comment on RPS (Regional Problem Solving) to LCDC (Land Conservation and Development Commission). LCDC is tentatively scheduled to have their public hearing on RPS from November 14-16 in Newberg. What if RPS is Approved? If the LCDC approves the RPS plan, there […]
RPS and the Medford UGB
RPS and the Medford UGB Amendment On Wednesday, April 4, 2012, the City of Medford will be holding an open house to discuss an amendment to the current Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). The purpose of the UGB amendment is to include more commercial and residential land to prepare for Medford’s growth over the next 20 […]
An Update On RPS (Regional Problem Solving)
RPS Is Moving Forward It appears RPS is moving forward as planned at the state level. 1000 Friends of Oregon has released their final comments on their concerns for RPS, which are as follows: Medford, being the largest City in RPS, has the lowest densities in the region for build out of its urban reserves areas; […]
Regional Problem Solving- An 11-Year Process Finally Moves Ahead
RPS (Regional Problem Solving) is a public and private sector collaborative effort to direct the future of land use in the Greater Bear Creek Valley. It establishes a 50-year long-range goal, ideally providing a rational and beneficial pattern of growth. This particular proposal is the largest ever proposed in Oregon, and includes Jackson County’s participation, […]