Navigating the entitlement and permitting process is often the most difficult land use challenge facing developers and property owners. Even the most experienced land use professionals face a frustrating maze when attempting to build or redevelop properties.
From your initial planning or vetting of an idea, through the Certificate of Completion, Meridian Insights can make the entire process much less stressful for you, letting you focus on other areas of your business. We're prepared to go to bat for you to help reach your goals.
As past regulators, our team has sat on regulatory review teams analyzing and adjudicating proposals. Our experience in this is unmatched and invaluable for developers seeking guidance through the entitlement process.
We excel at deciphering complex or ambiguous details and leveraging key feedback to refine your proposal — addressing those common hurdles that often delay progress— making our consulting team truly one-of-a-kind.
Whether it is a high-rise mixed-used development, a home renovation, a retail or restaurant development, or a proposal needing zoning relief, Meridian Insights has hands-on experience working on all of these topics and more to successfully guide a client through the process. There is no formula to prescribe for each of these processes, but we know that each situation uniquely and have the experience to get you through the process.
Areas of Expertise include:
City of Boston Article 80 Development Review - Large, Small, PDA's, IMP's, NPC's
Development Review and Permitting outside Boston
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
Planning Department Design Review
Boston Civic and Design Commission (BCDC)
Public Improvement Commission (PIC)
Conditional Use Permitting
Project Test Fits Consultations
Office → Residential Conversion Program
MEPA/DPA/CHAPTER 91
Project Management Services
Public Relations, including community outreach & neighborhood meetings
Licensing
Post-Approval Community or Government Relations Support
What Sets Great Developers or Developer Agents Apart?
True excellence in development goes beyond financials—it’s built on strong relationships, transparency, and adaptability. The most successful developers and their representatives understand the importance of flexibility, proactively addressing challenges, maintaining clear and consistent communication with all stakeholders, and prioritizing collaboration with both communities and regulators.
At Meridian Insights, we embrace these principles and ensure your project reflects the qualities of a successful developer. By combining strategic expertise with an innovative approach to problem-solving, we turn your vision into reality, aligning it seamlessly with both community needs and regulatory requirements.