Over the last decade, major cities throughout the United States have aggressively promoted urban redevelopment, supported business formation and retention, and enhanced their public policies toward sustainable growth. These re-urbanization activities have resulted in the net in-migration of households and businesses as reported by the year 2000 Census figures. As a result, cities and the institutions that reside within, now recognize that future prosperity means the proactive redevelopment of the quality of life once lost to the suburbs. (Source: ULI, Developing Successful Infill Housing, 2002)   Urban redevelopment history demonstrates that public administrations and urban institutions are good planners, but all too often, these organizations have struggled with the implementation of development programs with defined boundaries, scope and duration, measurable outcomes, timely delivery, major corporate support, and community consensus. It is not uncommon to find that government bodies have a tremendous equity in libraries of documented plans and programs that remain unimplemented.   As a real estate development firm, Fm works with government and related entities to coordinate the development of real estate in their immediate environments, in conjunction with their stated commitments, campaign promises, and priorities. Most often this means programming, leveraging, and enhancing urban and close-in assets. In this regard, Fm is retained by clients to serve as the “responsible party”, implementing development programs that help improve a City’s image and living environment; providing homeownership opportunities within the city, helping attract and retain middle and upper middle income residents, and creating new work and housing opportunities.