In this episode of The BTR Edge, hosts Mark Allen and Lee Robinson sit down with Bruce Larson, Executive Vice President at Bowman Consulting, to break down the critical role of site engineering in Build-to-Rent. Drawing on his experience across 120+ BTR projects nationwide, Bruce shares real-world insights on site selection pitfalls, zoning challenges, construction phasing strategies, regional market differences, and emerging design trends. Whether you’re an active developer, investor, or BTR operator, this conversation delivers actionable advice to reduce risk, move faster, and maximize the long-term performance of your projects.

Key Topics & Timestamps:
[02:08] Evolution of Build-to-Rent
[03:03] Key Differences Between Purpose-Built BTR and Single-Family Development
[06:01] How Cities Are Responding to BTR Projects
[07:03] Red Flags to Watch When Evaluating BTR Sites
[12:13] Regional Hotspots: Where BTR Is Growing Now
[20:42] 2024 Market Outlook and New Project Activity
[21:48] Trends Toward Hybrid and Mixed-Use BTR Communities
[23:49] Best Practices for Phasing and Sequencing Large BTR Projects
[29:50] How Developers Can Reduce Risk and Speed Up Approvals
[31:18] Engineering Portals for Client Transparency
[33:07] Long-Term Maintenance: Private vs Public Infrastructure
[38:56] Final Advice for BTR Developers: Due Diligence and Team Selection

Stay tuned for more industry-shaping conversations on The BTR Edge—your competitive advantage in the Build-to-Rent space!

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