GOVERNMENT ADVISORY SERVICES
SPECIALIZED ADVISORY FOR COMMUNITY-SERVING FUNCTIONS
DEODATE’s Government Strategy Group provides specialized advisory services to municipal, county, state, and transportation government entities, along with public and quasi-public utilities. Our team delivers actionable real estate and facility strategies tailored to enhance operational efficiencies and optimize the value of public assets. With nearly two decades of experience, our consultants support a wide array of public entities in maximizing the effectiveness of their real estate holdings and development initiatives.
COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES
Market Analysis & Optimization Strategies
Our team conducts thorough market analyses to identify and fill retail gaps within communities. We leverage tenant feedback and demographic insights to inform retail programming that aligns with local needs and enhances community appeal. Through these tailored evaluations, we help agencies position their properties for optimal use and revenue generation.
Financial Strategies
We assist finance departments by providing internal technical resources, enabling a deeper understanding and evaluation of development proposals, tax credit applications, and public-private partnership (P3) proposals. Our financial expertise includes the detailed analysis and negotiation of ground leases and municipal leasing contracts to support sound financial decision-making.
Disposition and Surplus Land Act (SLA) Management
DEODATE manages the complete 360-degree SLA disposition process. We guide agencies from the initial analysis stage and creation of a digital data room to navigating procedural approvals. Our team coordinates board and council approvals, markets properties in compliance with SLA requirements, and oversees disposition approval and documentation with California’s Housing and Community Development (HCD) department.
Strategic Right-of-Way (ROW) Program Management
Acting as an extension of agency leadership, DEODATE coordinates multi-disciplinary teams, including acquisition, title, escrow, legal, and relocation professionals. We manage these teams to ensure schedule and budget compliance, minimizing litigation risks and keeping complex ROW projects on track. Learn more about our unique process by visiting: www.DEODATEcorp.com/real-estate-row
Transactional Management
Our Transactional Management service is centered on fiduciary responsibility to public funds. We ensure that agency properties intended for sale or lease achieve true market pricing. This includes handling extensive marketing efforts, managing negotiation processes (directly or via brokerage oversight), and monitoring adherence to pricing benchmarks. Our experienced team acts as stewards of public funds, achieving financially sound outcomes aligned with public expectations.
Housing Program Strategies
DEODATE excels in affordable housing consulting, offering comprehensive solutions that address local housing needs through data-driven strategies and stakeholder engagement. By creating tailored housing plans and policies, DEODATE helps governments, nonprofits, and private entities develop and sustain affordable housing options. Their approach combines real estate expertise with community-centered planning, focusing on housing affordability, anti-displacement strategies, and balanced mixed-income developments.
TRUSTED PARTNERS IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR
DEODATE’s extensive experience spans high-profile projects across the United States. Our clients include:
State Agencies: State of California Department of General Services, Missouri Department of Transportation, State of Illinois Economic Development
Municipal Governments: City of Chicago Economic Development, City of Baltimore Office of Finance, City of Huntington Park, City of Commerce, City of Los Angeles
Education & Infrastructure: Los Angeles Community College District, Bassett Unified School District, Montebello Unified School District, Caltrans, Los Angeles Metro (Foothill Gold Line), Los Angeles World Airports
Specialized Programs & Additional Collabortions: Los Angeles Department of Cannabis Regulation, Sacramento CORE Cannabis Program, Los Angeles County, California State University System, and the city governments of Los Angeles, Pasadena, Monrovia, Azusa, Claremont, and Kansas City
LEADERSHIP EXPERTISE
DEODATE brings decades of specialized experience advising government agencies with a strong team of consultants, many holding MBAs or master’s degrees in real estate development and construction management. Our consultants leverage knowledge from corporate and private real estate practices, providing expert insights in real estate and economic development for public sector projects.
This blend of public and private expertise allows DEODATE to support government clients effectively with strategic, data-driven solutions for real estate management, economic planning, and infrastructure development. To lean more about our team, visit our leadership page.