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Heartland is a real estate consulting and investment firm with extensive experience advising on and managing projects from concept through acquisition, predevelopment, development and disposition. Since forming the firm in 1984, Heartland has focused on land - establishing methodologies to better analyze the physical, political, regulatory, market, financial and other influences that affect land values; identifying creative strategies to resolve complex land use and project challenges; managing teams to successfully achieve project objectives; and investing in land. We have worked across the country on rural, suburban, and urban projects combining our national experience with local expertise. In addition to our internal team, we are also strengthened by a talented range of strategic relationships, including consultants, investment partners and public and private parties that we have worked with over the years. We bring the appropriate resources and a practical cost-effective approach to every project Heartland is involved in. Approach Heartland's approach is multi-disciplinary and strategic. We start each project with understanding and establishing realistic objectives, identifying key issues, evaluating alternatives, and then implementing the selected strategy to achieve the desired results. We believe that successful projects, portfolios, policies and project management all rely on a foundation of good information, education, effective communication and process management that incorporates the necessary parties and aligns interests necessary for timely and cost-effective implementation. We believe that effective decision-making tools - from critical paths, to financial models, to project business plans - are necessary to make informed and effective decisions, particularly in complex projects where objectives…