Property Planning Solutions, a partnership between CSBA and DCG Strategies, helps school leaders unlock the potential of district-owned real estate. By reimagining how land and facilities are used, LEAs can generate new revenue streams, support student learning environments, invest in capital improvements, reduce the financial burden of underutilized properties, and even address staffing challenges through innovative housing solutions.
The program
With California real estate values continuing to break records, it’s more important than ever for school districts and LEAs to fully understand and actively manage their real estate assets. Yet navigating this terrain is complex — requiring not just technical knowledge, but also strategic communications, community engagement, and regulatory compliance.
Property Planning Solutions offers expert guidance to help educational leaders convert property ownership into an active asset. From securing board and state approvals to facilitating community conversations, our team helps you navigate legal, political, and market dynamics while managing risk at every step.
School leaders and board members gain access to a team of trusted advisors who align district goals with real estate realities.
Featured Service Offerings to Future-Proof your District (new!)
- Preliminary Feasibility Analysis: Smart Strategies for Education Workforce Housing Feasibility
- A low-risk, affordable first step to determine whether developing workforce housing on district-owned property is a viable solution. This service includes zoning analysis, site capacity review, and a financial feasibility study to help districts confidently decide whether to proceed. Offered at a flat fee of $10,000.
- Surplus Site Study: Smart Strategies for Surplus Sites
- A comprehensive evaluation of surplus properties to determine the highest and best use of each site. The study covers site analysis, zoning review, market demand, and financial feasibility to provide actionable recommendations. Offered at $7,500 per site, with multi-site discounts available.
Additional Service Offerings
- Real Estate Consulting
- Holistic analysis and tailored advice to assess opportunities, constraints, and strategies for your district-owned land and buildings.
- Property Planning
- Strategic site-specific planning that balances educational mission, community context, and market feasibility.
- Strategic Asset Management
- Data-driven insights and portfolio-wide strategies to improve asset performance and long-term value.
- Education Workforce Housing Development
- Guidance on building workforce housing that supports recruitment and retention of educators.
- Real Property Brokerage Services
- Expert support with listing, marketing, and negotiating the sale or lease of surplus or underutilized properties.
Contact
Nicole Delos Reyes
CSBA Program Manager
ndreyes@csba.org
About DCG Strategies
DCG Strategies is a commercial real estate firm that specializes in serving the real estate needs of California’s public school districts. Since 2005, DCG Strategies has helped school districts explore their real estate options and develop solutions that restore, revitalize and reinforce long-term sustainability to their mission, enhance community impact, and provide financial returns.