Expertise.

Development is a process, and often a messy one. It’s full of shifting deadlines, regulatory hurdles, community dynamics, and partnership logistics. Long Run Development brings deep, hands-on experience navigating every step, from site identification and zoning to community engagement, entitlement, partner coordination, and assembling financing. 

We work alongside clients to chart a clear, grounded path forward, helping them move through bottlenecks, anticipate common pitfalls, and respond to unexpected turns with confidence. We tailor each development plan to the unique context of the place: its policies, stakeholders, and people, while keeping feasibility in mind. That means understanding state-specific regulations, managing multi-party relationships, and translating vision into action in a way that honors both the numbers and the neighborhood.

Behind every successful development is a clear understanding of the numbers. Long Run Development builds tailored financial models that give clients the clarity they need to assess feasibility, compare strategies, and make confident, informed decisions. We don’t just plug numbers into a template– we design models that reflect the real complexity of each project, whether it’s a mixed-use retail space, an office-to-residential conversion, or a multi-layered tax credit rehab deal.

With a deep background in financial analysis, we’re equipped to build both standardized tools and highly customized frameworks. Our models are designed to be transparent and adaptable, helping clients explore creative options, plan for the unexpected, and communicate effectively with partners, lenders, and stakeholders. We meet clients wherever they are in the process and help turn ideas into viable, fundable projects.

With deep knowledge of LIHTC across multiple states, we help unlock funding potential and navigate the complexity of this cornerstone affordable housing program. 90% of affordable housing development is knowing the ins and outs of the dozens of public funding sources that might come into play (the other 90% is actually pulling it off). Long Run Development brings hands-on expertise not just in LIHTC, but also in HUD financing, RAD conversions, USDA Rural Development programs, Section 8/HCV, and more.

We’ve worked through the technical, legal, and timing challenges that come with layering these programs, and we know how to align them with your project goals. Whether you’re applying for your first 9% deal or structuring a complex rehab with multiple funding streams, we’re here to help you chart a path through the bureaucracy and toward real, buildable outcomes.

We work with nonprofits, community organizations, and mission-driven groups to help them grow their internal capacity, form the right partnerships, and take meaningful steps toward affordable housing development. Whether you're just beginning to explore what it would take to bring housing into your work—or you’ve already taken some first steps but need a clearer path forward—our advising engagements are designed to meet you where you are.

Our goal is to leave you with the tools, knowledge, and connections to lead future projects independently. We help build your program knowledge, institutional capacity, and development literacy, while supporting the formation of strong, mission-aligned partnerships. When it’s time to move from idea to implementation, you’ll have a clear plan, a capable team, and the infrastructure to support it.

We don’t believe in cookie-cutter development. Every community has its own challenges, opportunities, and identity, and successful affordable housing should reflect that. Long Run Development tailors each project approach to fit the specific context of the place and the people it’s meant to serve.

We’re well-versed in the traditional development models, but we’re just as comfortable pushing beyond them. That might mean rethinking density, adapting underused spaces, or working with partners to co-create non-traditional solutions that still meet the standards of affordability, sustainability, and long-term impact. We see design and strategy not just as a means to an end, but as a way to reflect community values, build trust, and open up new possibilities for how affordable housing can look and function.