Representative Projects
The eight projects listed below span a variety of business and public policy sectors, but have certain commonalities which influenced our decision to accept the work and undertake partnerships with our clients / partners:

• Commitment to an iterative, team-based development process

• Creation of a positive, creative environment for generation of ideas

• Relentless attention to the practical consequences of proposed strategies

• Commitment to quickness in analysis, decision making and execution

• Genuine responsiveness to new information and fresh ideas
   

Facilitating Permit Processing for Affordable Housing A King County not-for-profit housing groups seeks assistance navigating the complex permitting process created by new Growth Management Act regulations governing storm water, critical areas and traffic concurrency. Developing of a New Community Center A municipality wishes to conceive, finance and build a new community center, including the community and elected officials in the development process. Raising Funds for a New Hospital ER An urban medical center, which already depends heavily on its community for financial support, decides to initiate a targeted campaign specifically to build a new emergency and trauma center. Orienting New Members of Congress The United States Congress, in association with a non-profit partner, wants to orient new members of Congress quickly and efficiently in order to begin their terms with greater expertise and familiarity. Developing Financial Competencies for Executives The Boeing Company wishes its executives to bring financial considerations to the forefront as they propose, develop and present new business and process improvement ideas to management Redeveloping a Downtown Neighborhood The City of Seattle wants to redevelop the Belltown neighborhood, with a special emphasis on accommodating mixed-income housing Publicizing Community Redevelopment Success The American Architectural Foundation wants to highlight "hands-on" examples of successful community redevelopment, and especially the contributions of committed design professionals. Making Compliance Training Stick A Pacific Northwest law firm, with a large employment law practice, wishes to increase awareness in its clients of key issues and vulnerabilities in complying with EEOC regulations in hiring, firing, and preventing workplace harassment.