Affordable housing opportunity Strategic partnerships with developers and non-profits focusing on walkable urban neighborhoods, such as the recent Opportunity Crossing project delivering 110 affordable housing units, indicate strong potential for collaboration on mixed-income or affordable housing developments.

Commercial development consulting Element’s dual focus on development consulting and brokerage for owners and entrepreneurs creates cross-sell opportunities to both property owners seeking revitalization and tenants seeking strategic site selection in the Twin Cities market.

Leadership expansions Recent executive appointments, including a chief commercial officer, signal a growth-oriented mindset and potential opening for strategic partnerships, advisory services, or consulting engagements with larger, expanding portfolios.

Urban walkable niche Specialization in walkable urban neighborhoods aligns with market demand for pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use spaces, presenting opportunities to secure commissions on developments, repurposing projects, and tenant/landlord representation in high-traffic districts.

Franchise and submarket expertise Past work developing franchise territory models and submarket frameworks in the Twin Cities demonstrates capability to support scalable growth, offering potential to partner on franchise-oriented sites, market entry, and deployment of standardized development strategies.