Development And Market Analyst
CurrentReal estate investment consultant dedicated to finding solutions to affordable housing and social equity issues in Los Angeles.• Reviewed multiple site plans for church lots and cultural landmarks to build affordable housing. Aligned investor goals utilizing Transit Oriented Community (TOC) Guidelines, Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) incentives and state historic tax credits.• Reviewed property information and performed financial feasibility analysis, market and community research, pro-forma modeling, and collaborated with site architects.• Built cross-functional alliances of owners’ associations in South LA (Baldwin Hills, Leimert Park) with community leaders (Herb Wesson, Mark Ridley Thomas, Holly Mitchell) to change policy restrictions and ease parking congestion (Overnight Parking District #560) and open pedestrian access to Kenneth Hahn Park.• Promoted affordable housing, Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and TOCs to homeowners, architects and community activists. Developed social media platforms, online petitions and in-person relationships to promote housing options and gain constituent trust for new housing solutions.