KS GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT, Led by Kassie Smith, a seasoned strategic leader, who has navigated the multifaceted journey for over 27 years, concepts unique masterplans and leads the charge for stakeholders and land owners, strategizing best in class position in highly sustainable markets. From the start of acquisition, Kassie Smith acts as Sr. advisor to the board, representing stakeholders, to safeguard the financial interests and aspiration for a successful project.
DEVELOPMENT
THE FORWARD PLAN & VISION
As a visionary, Kassie Smith sees a broader scope than most, aligning a big picture strategy. She looks for opportunities suited for growth to the business model or brand initiative, keeping all aligned; feasibility of the vision, logic for construction, financial success within a market. She culminates a successful master plan as the leader and advisor to stakeholders and owners.
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Concept, Site Selection and Acquisition: KSG leverages their market knowledge to find a site that aligns with the project's goals and initial vision that has been discussed. Stepping in as an advisor to stakeholders, working to develop the vision and masterplan that will become greater "The project".
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Vision Clarification and Feasibility Analysis: Leading the executive team to drive an in-depth market research to assess demand, analyzing zoning regulations and potential entitlement challenges, and performing comprehensive financial modeling to determine the project's potential profitability.
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Assembling a World-Class Team: Oversite to approve the A team of experts and consultants, that will assist in executing the infrastructure plan that KSG has established with stakeholders. This is a crucial role, to ensure the project stays on track with the brand vision originally established. Here is where a project can get off track with selecting the wrong operators, suppliers and brand partners.
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Capital Funding: With a solid business plan in hand, KSG will assist the financial team in accessing all opportunities for Capital; Government Grants, Municipal Bonds, Pace financing, EB5 Capital, all creating a compelling financial model to reduce stakeholders leverage.
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Navigating Infrastructure Approvals: Infrastructure planning and entitlement process involves negotiations with local Governments and planning boards. Kassie Smith leads the complex web of public hearings, community outreach, and negotiations with various municipal departments. Architects and Engineers typically do not present a project in its best position within a community. KSG acts as the primary front line leader and advocate for the project and stakeholders, articulating its benefits to the community and media, addressing any public concerns, leading the team to mitigate any risk raised by local residents or officials.
DEVELOPMENT
With approvals in hand, the focus shifts to an advisory position, giving direct oversite to the masterplan that was envisioned. As vigilant overseer and board advisor, KSG and Kassie Smith are the gatekeeper of this vision, making sure the brand development, aligns with this vision.
From the concept through conception, KSG is making strategic introductions to global partners and international luxury brand operators and providers.
KS GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT
In essence, KS GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT is the gatekeeper that holds the entire development process together. The Visionary leader who advises the board and represents stakeholders. Kassie Smith can see the potential in a property, she is the skilled negotiator who can navigate complex regulatory landscapes, by expertly guiding executive teams through its many stages, transforming her initial masterplan into a physical reality, creating lasting value for owners, stakeholders, and the market at large.