Client Projects

Evolve Principals sourced and structured the deal and managed design, construction, and leasing of this adaptive reuse project that transformed a dated single tenant office and showroom into an experiential retail and co-working space.

A large landowner was looking for strategic project oversight for two commercial corners at the entrance to a master planned community. Evolve directed the team on site planning, leasing, entitlements, and project documentation to support a pad sale disposition plan.

A prominent developer was facing tough neighbor opposition for a new-to-market mixed-use project in a growing area. The Evolve team led the strategy and execution of the neighbor outreach component of the rezoning effort, ultimately prevailing to allow the developer to proceed with the project.

A local developer and his partners are transforming an outdated retail shopping center at a prime location into an iconic and innovative mixed-use destination. Evolve was engaged to support the team with strategic leasing and project management expertise for the retail component to gain additional efficiencies in executing the project vision.

This project involved a 15-acre mixed-use development in Phoenix, Arizona. Evolve managed site planning efforts and led the design team through the City's entitlement process to enable development of the parcel as planned.

Vistancia, the most awarded master planned community the last 9 years in Arizona, recently launched the planning and development of it’s commercial core land. Evolve Ventures was brought in to coordinate the commercial development efforts and help bring this project to fruition.

A notable developer was launching the retail component of a large mixed-use project in Goodyear, Arizona and engaged Evolve to oversee leasing strategy and execution as well as project entitlements. Evolve worked with the project team to bring a number of unique concepts to the project, providing desirable amenities to the development and the surrounding community.

A local developer purchased this existing, well-know master planned community and brought in Evolve to lead and support the strategy for the commercial parcels. Evolve is directing the team on site planning, leasing, entitlements, and project documentation to bring new retail amenities to this vibrant community.

A retail broker/developer needed project management expertise to oversee the development of several freestanding Mexican food restaurants. The projects required the full suite of Evolve’s development oversight services.

The Evolve team is supporting leasing strategy and execution for this unique mixed-use entertainment development comprised of experiential retail, office, hospitality, and entertainment uses and anchored by a surf park.

This project transformed two iconic buildings in Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row Arts District into a modern and creative office campus. Evolve Principals sourced and structured the deal and managed the design, construction, and leasing.

A medical office developer was up against a tight timeframe for his tenant’s opening deadline. Evolve strategized to refine the project schedule and worked with the design team and City staff to meet all stakeholder expectations.

A large landowner needed to re-evaluate options for an asset in her portfolio located in Casa Grande, AZ. Evolve conducted a market analysis and crafted an entitlement strategy that preserved maximum flexibility for this parcel.

A developer was looking for submarket data to support fundraising efforts for various attainable housing projects. Evolve provided presentation-quality submarket analyses for each project to validate the site selection strategy with investors.

Evolve and ESI Corporation won an RFP to support the City of Avondale’s economic development efforts for The BLVD, a planned mixed-use project. Evolve leveraged long-standing relationships to provide development community input across industry sectors.

Evolve Principals sourced the land deal for a local investment group, supported the deal structuring, and managed the conceptual site and master planning to enable a successful disposition strategy including build-to-suit and pad sales for this planned retail center.

Phase 11 of Scottsdale Fashion Square Mall involved a large-scale rezoning, renovation, demolition, and expansion. Evolve Principals led the ongoing negotiations with neighbors, critical tenants, and the City of Scottsdale to achieve the desired outcome.

Evolve Principals managed the demolition and redevelopment of a portion of Kierland Commons to accommodate a new-to-market restaurant concept, which led to the addition of several other notable restaurants for Kierland and a diversified tenant and shopper mix.

Evolve Principals managed the rezoning and land development efforts for this 107-acre parcel, including the development agreement, 404 Federal Wash and FEMA permits, and negotiations with 12 private and quasi-public entities, including the Arizona State Land Dept.

Evolve Principals managed the land development efforts for this 110-acre bank-owned land asset, including oversight of the entitlement process to accommodate a 40-bed regional hospital facility, as well as City negotiations and documentation with adjacent landowners.

Evolve Principals managed the land development efforts for a national bank to enable the disposition of this 9-acre asset to a homebuilder. Work also included rezoning oversight and negotiations with multiple adjacent landowners to achieve cross-access agreements and City approvals.

This major renovation of Paradise Valley Mall involved the demolition of a closed department store, the addition of a Costco and Costco Gas, and a $10M streetscape renovation. Evolve Principals managed negotiations with Costco, the City of Phoenix, and adjacent landowners.

Evolve Principals directed the entitlement and permitting process, leveraging City relationships to ensure this $15M project was permitted in two months. This major interior and exterior renovation resulted in significant increases in sales and provided for long-term viability of the mall.

Situated at the front door of Scottsdale Fashion Square, this office underwent a $10M Class A full interior and exterior renovation in order to drive increased leasing activity and tenant rents. Evolve Principals led the design, permitting, leasing, and construction management.

A business owner was looking for real estate expertise to oversee strategy and execution of the purchase, renovation, and leasing of an office investment. Evolve directed due diligence, design, permitting, construction, and leasing to transform this into a modern office property.

Evolve worked with the City of Glendale to review its current zoning code modification process to facilitate a business- and development-friendly approach. Evolve engaged the development community’s feedback on the City’s processes before making recommendations to City Council.

Evolve Principals directed a national tire retailer’s roll-out into the Inland Empire in Southern California. This involved site selection, contract negotiations, due diligence, entitlements, design, permitting, and construction management on nearly 20 locations.

Evolve Principals held leadership roles in the development of over 50 single-tenant build-to-suits for drug stores, restaurants, and other retailers throughout the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. These projects required the full suite of Evolve’s development oversight services.