Government and Infrasturcture

Government & Infrastructure: Capital Project Consulting

Creating solutions that serve today and inspire tomorrow

Civic and infrastructure leaders face a dual mission. On the one hand, you’re responsible for public buildings that are efficient, functional, and designed to serve the public good. On the other hand, you’re stewards of your community’s future, tasked with transforming capital assets into vibrant places that attract people, investment, and opportunity.

At Plante Moran Realpoint, we have the strategic insight and hands-on experience in one multidisciplinary team — from financial planning, real estate strategy, and project feasibility to development advisory and capital program implementation. With billions in completed development projects and a track record of advising cities, counties, state agencies, tribal nations, and economic development organizations, we help you create solutions that serve today’s needs and shape tomorrow’s possibilities.

Experience across project types

  • Civic Facilities — City halls, administrative offices, public safety buildings, and service centers
  • Community Spaces — Libraries, community centers, and museums
  • Sports & Entertainment — Convention centers, sports arenas, and theatres
  • Transportation — Airports, transit facilities, and mobility hubs
  • Infrastructure — Roadways, bridges, tunnels, and water and sewer
  • Public-Private Partnerships (P3s) — Collaborative delivery models for civic, commercial, or mixed-use projects
  • Economic & Community Development — Downtown revitalization, business attraction, affordable housing, mixed-use development, and redevelopment

Development advisory & feasibility

We’ll help you evaluate, structure, and advance complex real estate development projects.
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Owner’s representation

We’ll help oversee the planning, design, and construction process to deliver successful projects.
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Real estate strategy

We’ll help you evaluate owned and leased assets to align with your long-term facility goals.
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Facility condition assessments & space needs

We’ll help you assess how effectively your buildings support your staff and service delivery.

Highest & best use analysis

We’ll help you identify the most impactful use for underutilized capital assets.

Community & stakeholder engagement

We’ll help you assess community and stakeholder support and prepare for public funding efforts.

Valuations & asset positioning

We’ll help you understand asset value and reposition properties for redevelopment.

Site selection & land acquisition

We’ll help you identify and secure the right location for your project.

Tenant & buyer representation

We help you lease or buy space with trusted, advocacy-driven representation.

Dispositions & sale-leasebacks

We’ll help you evaluate and execute asset sales to unlock capital.

Program governance, controls, & reporting

With industry-standard delivery and cost control, we’ll improve processes, enforce program-wide controls, and maintain transparency.
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Where you see challenges, we have solutions

Aging facilities, rising expectations
Many public buildings no longer meet the needs of the communities they serve. We help municipalities plan and deliver efficient, functional spaces that support staff, improve service delivery, and reflect civic pride.
Balancing vision with practicality
You have bold ideas, but limited budgets. We bring the strategic insight and real-world experience to help you prioritize, phase, and deliver projects that are both visionary and viable.
Community engagement
Getting from concept to groundbreaking takes more than a good plan. We help assess community support, build consensus, and guide public engagement, especially for projects requiring voter-approved funding.
Complex funding & incentive structures
From federal grants to public-private partnerships, funding is often layered and increasingly complex. We help you navigate the landscape, identify incentives, and structure deals that make sense for your community.
Limited internal capacity
Most municipalities don’t have the in-house resources to manage complex capital improvement projects or real estate development opportunities. We act as an extension of your team, bringing structure, strategy, and execution support from day one.
Public accountability & transparency
With taxpayer dollars at stake, every decision matters. We implement proven processes and reporting tools to provide transparency, build trust, and keep stakeholders aligned.
Understanding demand before you invest
Our market studies and highest and best use analyses help you evaluate feasibility, understand local demand, and make informed decisions that reduce the risk of misaligned development.
Underutilized assets, untapped potential
Vacant land and aging assets can be liabilities — or opportunities. We help you evaluate, reposition, and activate them to support economic development and community revitalization.
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Rendering of DRCFA Huntington Place outdoor space.

Detroit Regional Convention Facility Authority

Detroit, MI

Plante Moran Realpoint facilitates project planning, execution, and reporting for $550 million in projects related to the Huntington Place Convention Center.

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Royal Oak City Hall

City of Royal Oak

Royal Oak, MI

The City of Royal Oak engaged Plante Moran Realpoint as a knowledgeable development advisor to help move forward a $100 million public-private partnership (P3) redevelopment of the City Center Complex.

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Hamilton County Skyline Night

County of Hamilton

Hamilton County, OH

The County of Hamilton, Ohio, by order of a consent decree from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), was required to make $3.2 billion in updates to its county-wide sewer system over the ensuing 18-20 years.

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The Hawk Farmington Hills Recreation Center exterior

City of Farmington Hills

Farmington Hills, MI

Owner’s representative Plante Moran Realpoint assists the city of Farmington Hills, Mich., in renovating a former high school into a state-of-the-art community center, The Hawk.

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Street view of 11 Mile Road in Oak Park, MI, USA

City of Oak Park

Oak Park, MI

Plante Moran Realpoint helped the City of Oak Park, Mich., assess demand for a mixed-use development and commence development planning.

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Macomb County Building Image

Macomb County

Macomb County, MI

Macomb County reevaluated its central campus facilities and use of space after an electrical fire displaced more than 100 workers.

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From public buildings to placemaking — your partner in progress

Public sector real estate projects face tight budgets, intense public scrutiny, and complex stakeholder environments. These projects demand transparency, accountability, and strategic foresight — because the stakes are high, and the expectations even higher.

With billions of dollars in completed development projects under our belts, we bring the strategic thinking and long-term perspective needed to help you create spaces that matter and results that last. We’re not just real estate consultants — we’re embedded partners who understand the nuances of public sector projects.

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