Since 1986, BAE has focused on creating sustainable communities by providing real estate economics and development advisory services to clients throughout the U.S.  BAE’s experience ranges from statewide policy studies to strategic planning to development projects.  Our work reflects our commitment to excellence and dedication to the future of our places.

BAE’s services include feasibility studies, strategic planning, revitalization, public-private transactions, public financing, fiscal and economic impacts analyses, and development advisory services.  We have extensive work experience in:

• Smart Growth

• Revitalization

• TOD & Mixed-Use Development

• Economic Development

• Affordable and Workforce Housing

• Parks and Community Facilities

• Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

• Child Care and Social Services

We have also developed unique expertise in non-place aspects of urban development including sustainability, technology transfer, targeted industry studies, child care, and social services.

Our key asset is our highly-skilled core team of staff members who have worked together for many years.  Collectively, we bring our training in real estate development, city planning, geography, economic development, marketing, and public policy to every engagement.  We pioneered the use of survey research to target urban housing products, created innovative GIS tools for smart growth planning, and provided real estate advisory services to some of the largest revitalization and sustainable development efforts in the U.S.  The outstanding quality of our work has been recognized by the American Planning Association (APA), the Congress for New Urbanism, and other organizations through numerous awards for excellence.  The San Francisco Business Times has recognized BAE as one of the 100 Largest Women-Owned Bay Area Businesses each year since 2000.