FEATURED ARTICLE
Quality of Life and our new Prosperity Builder Scorecard™
We review countless Requests for Proposals and other documents regarding community visioning, land use planning and economic development strategies that talk about “Quality of Life” – seems everyone is focused these days on trying to create, improve, enhance or protect it. Local governments and economic development organizations have discovered that, in a post pandemic era where competition is fierce, and to ensure long-term economic prosperity, certain local characteristics are necessary to attract talent, companies and investment. Our 30-year experience on the subjective nuances of what quality of life means, while watching trends, cycles and disruptions, we developed a qualitative and quantitative assessment.
Our recently updated Quality-of-Life (QOL) Scorecard is now the Prosperity Builder Scorecard™ a tool developed that includes twelve categories under which now 90 data points are assessed in determining the current situation and goals for land use, capital improvements, economic development incentives and other policy priorities. It is designed to provide a measure of how well decisions have impacted the community and a roadmap for the community’s vision for its future.
For more information about our Scorecard or other products and services in our Community Prosperity program, reach out to us at info@roseassociates.com to schedule a free initial consultation. Be sure to put SCORECARD in the subject line!
News and Events
Where did the Summer go? What we learned this Summer and into the Fall
Attended the NC Economic Development Association (NCEDA) conference
The three priorities of this organization include:
- Product Development & Site Readiness
- Workforce Innovation
- Enhancing North Carolinas Competitive Posture
Learn more at: Government Advocacy for Economic Development – NCEDA
Also at the conference was a great presentation by Dr. Melissa Furman on Thriving in a Generational Environment – interesting takes on how this impacts the work environment and understanding diversity from this perspective.
Is your community focused on tourism?
Visit North Carolina is seeking destinations in the state that are interested in hosting the 2026 and 2027 Visit NC Tourism Conference. Details on the necessary requirements to host can be found in the RFP available here. Deadline to respond is Oct. 15.
Speaking Engagements
Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate
Kathleen Rose, CCIM, CRE® presented the Top Ten Issues to NAR’s Women’s Council in a webinar. For details on the 2023/2024 Top Ten Issues in Commercial Real Estate, see the Report.
The unveiling of the 2024/2025 Top Ten will be in October at the Annual Meeting in New York City!
WSIC Town Talk
WSIC Town Talk focuses on Commercial Development in Huntersville, Davidson, and Cornelius NC. Kathleen was on the show with Trent Gustafson – Gustafson Partners Commercial Real Estate (Birkdale Place and Charles Knox – The Knox Group. This is an episode you will want to view!
ADVISORY PROJECT UPDATES
Rose Associates’ work continues on the following projects:
- Iredell County, NC has adopted its 2045 Horizon Plan. Rose Associates worked in partnership with Clarion Associates on this plan which balances growth and agricultural preservation in this fast-growing area along I-77 and Lake Norman.
- Working with VHB, the Rose team evaluated the real estate impacts from the region’s continued growth on the US 70 West Corridor, a 19-mile section in Orange & Alamance Counties. The plan is in the final stages of review.
- Rose Associates is excited to expand its strategic partnership with Bolton-Menk/ColeJenest & Stone and our work together on the former Pacific Mill in Lyman, SC. The team is collaborating to envision new life for this strategic site in the town center situated between Spartanburg and Greenville, SC. And its most recent work, a site study in Spencer, NC for the Yadkin River District.
- The Rose Team is also working on several other downtown, private development, and local government projects providing market analysis and strategic land use and development positioning and advisory services. Here’s a list of what’s on the docket:
- Pender County, NC Comprehensive Plan
- Dillon, SC Market & Development Strategy
- Mebane, NC Comprehensive Plan
- Rolesville, NC Comprehensive Plan
- New Hanover County, NC Comprehensive Plan
Mill Redevelopment: Do you have success story in your community about a Carolina Mill project? Let us know. We are compiling case studies for an upcoming storybook. We’d love to showcase your project! Email info@roseassociates.com with subject line “Mill Project”.
How Can We Help?
Whenever you’re ready, there are several ways we can help with our enhanced menu of products and services in areas such as Economic Development, Land Use & Commercial Real Estate.
Need a speaker for your next event on these topics?
Kathleen Rose, CCIM, CRE® our subject matter expert can deliver engaging, insightful and informative insights that bring value to your event or organization.
