Larisa Ortiz Associates

Larisa Ortiz Associates (LOA) is a nationally recognized Minority and Women-Owned firm dedicated to commercial revitalization, including market analysis, community-based planning, retail and real estate advisory services, and downtown development strategies. We provide our clients with market-based solutions for their community revitalization effor... ts, and help them turn plans into outcomes. Our firm understands the unique challenges inherent in local economic development and we help organizations and municipalities with the capacity building, analysis and concept testing necessary to determine the regulatory, financial and political feasibility of complicated proposals and projects. Our philosophy is that communities reap significant rewards when they take the time to accurately understand their stakeholders and their data before leaping into action. Only then can they prioritize a set of solutions that temper market realities with the interests of diverse voices within the community. This is where an expert advisor can help, offering objective third-party guidance and technical assistance that allows our clients to understand their market, reach consensus and then leverage that consensus for additional support, resources and funding. The staff at Larisa Ortiz Associates has over two decades of experience helping our clients develop plans and execute efforts to improve downtowns, neighborhoods and commercial districts. We have served a variety of clients - real estate owners and developers, city and state governments, community-based organizations, Main Street programs and downtown managers.Read More