Development Consulting

Your Local Guide Through the Development Process

If you’re a commercial landowner or developer, navigating permit approval procedures can be complex and time-consuming. Our Development Consulting Division serves as your guide through this process, helping you understand requirements, anticipate challenges, and efficiently move projects forward. We offer unmatched expertise guiding landowners and developers through complex processes in all zoning categories, saving developers valuable time and money. Our strong working relationships with key decision-makers and government officials across Maryland and local counties keep us knowledgeable with all the latest legislation and development requirements.

Project Development

Whether you are evaluating a small development opportunity or advancing a large-scale mixed-use project, our team provides strategic guidance at every stage of the development process. Our team has a comprehensive understanding of both commercial and residential development. We have consulted on commercial and industrial projects in excess of twelve million square feet of gross building area. In addition, our residential development skills have supported the delivery of thousands of quality homes for families throughout our community.

Permitting & Entitlements

The permitting and entitlements process can be especially challenging without day‑to‑day experience navigating local jurisdictions. Our team guides you through every step, from site selection and planning to subdivision and permitting, all the way to grading and building permits. We work closely with municipalities, agencies, and consultants to help reduce risk and avoid costly delays.

Client Focus

We welcome clients of all kinds, from small investment owners to large institutions and corporations. NAI Michael remains fully independent and focused entirely on our clients’ objectives. The strongest testament to our expertise is the number of national builders and developers who rely on our guidance year after year for informed planning, approvals, and execution.

Select Development Consulting Projects

  • South Lake & South Lake Marketplace, Bowie, MD — 381+ acre mixed-use community, which includes high-end residential, retail & office spaces, and premium hospitality
  • College Park Marketplace, College Park, MD — 250,000 SF shopping center
  • Ritchie Station Marketplace, Capitol Heights, MD — 1,000,000 SF commercial and hospitality center
  • Vista Gardens Marketplace & Vista Gardens West, Lanham, MD — Over 440,000 SF of retail, office, and townhouse development
  • Ammendale Business Campus, Beltsville, MD — 400-acre business campus with four million SF of industrial, commercial and office space
  • Andrews Federal Campus, Suitland, MD — 80-acre business campus near Joint Base Andrews
  • Hampton Business Park, Largo, MD — 350-acre industrial center
  • Muirkirk Industrial Center, Beltsville, MD — 120-acre rail-served industrial park
  • Hall Station Village Center, Bowie MD — 14+ acre mixed-use development with retail, condos, office, and a Prince George’s County Public Library branch