How to Make

Local Politics Work

for Your Green Projects

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 With “Green” being a popular topic in politics across
the nation, real estate investors who are developing
green projects have a huge advantage:
1. Quicker plan checks & zoning approval time-lines.
Almost every city in the US has a protocol in place that allows green projects to jump to
the head of the line in the city planning department.

2. More favorable zoning & density requirements.

Green projects usually get increased allowances for density and zoning that can directly
result in increased profits for you.

3. Greater publicity.
With city officials involved, there are more opportunities for press and media attention.
This increases the perceived value and thus the sales price of your project.

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 If you are considering doing a green real
estate project, here are four ways to
maximize the opportunities with your
city...

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 4. Tell All.
Once you have the Mayor’s blessing, tell everyone in every department you
interact with that your deal has that attention.

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 Jim Simcoe is a green real estate consultant, sustainability speaker and author.
Mr. Simcoe has been featured on NBC, Fox, SmartMoney.com, San Diego Insider TV, etc. Mr. Simcoe also writes for
EcoHome, Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine, San Diego Business Journal, BiggerPockets.com, etc. He is the co-author
of the “Go Green, Bank Green” study published by Personal Real Estate Investor Magazine in March 2010.
Mr. Simcoe is the President of the Board of Directors of the New World Leadership School, the first sustainable kindergarten
in San Diego County. He is a Certified Green Building Professional, EcoBroker and Real Estate Broker.
He lives with his wife, two daughters and two very spoiled dogs in Cardiff-By-The-Sea, California. He can be reached at
jim@jimsimcoe.com or 760-271-7128.

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