Project approach

From prospect
to a considered plan.

Every project starts somewhere. We distinguish an idea under review from a property under control, an approved development and a project in delivery.

Understanding project stages

The stage matters.

Each opportunity has its own decision points. Progress depends on due diligence, agreements, approvals, budget and financing.

  1. 01

    Prospecting

    Initial identification and conversations. Ownership, site control and feasibility may be unconfirmed.

  2. 02

    Due diligence

    Review title, land-use rules, physical conditions, demand and preliminary costs.

  3. 03

    Planning & approvals

    Develop the scope and pursue necessary agreements and approvals. Neither timing nor approval is assured.

  4. 04

    Execution

    Proceed only when the required rights, financing, permits and delivery agreements are in place.

Development interests · Illustrative examples

Places we look at closely.

Illustrative residential setting
Residential & infill

Homes that fit their setting.

Site dimensions, access, utilities, neighborhood context and local demand all inform an initial residential review.

Illustrative image. No specific property or investment is presented.

Illustrative urban and commercial setting
Commercial & mixed-use

Connect the use to the place.

We consider the intended occupants, access and parking, land-use rules and the relationship between the concept and its surroundings.

Illustrative image. No specific property or investment is presented.

Illustrative existing building
Repositioning & adaptive reuse

Understand what is already there.

Existing buildings require close attention to condition, permitted uses, improvement scope and the practical cost of a new purpose.

Illustrative image. No specific property or investment is presented.

Project information

Clarity before commitment.

For any project discussion, ask about the current stage, River’s actual role, the party that owns or controls the site, outstanding approvals and the date of the supporting information.

A prospect can change, pause or be discontinued. A rendering illustrates a concept; it does not demonstrate that a project is approved, financed or built.

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