Supporting Leaders of Community Progress
ADG collaborates with the people and organizations who shape the future of New England communities, especially rural and semi-rural regions that are ready for revitalization, investment, and transformation. Whether you’re working in municipal government, economic development, real estate, finance, or philanthropy, we meet you where you are and help you move ideas into action. Perhaps you could benefit from a 360 degree look at your project so you’ll understand potential aspects that may be outside your current vantagepoint. Read further to uncover the valuable support that clients and constituents can expect from ADG.Municipal Leaders & Local Governments
From town administrators to planning boards and city managers, we help municipalities define goals, uncover funding options, and launch development that aligns with the community’s character and values.
We Support Municipal Clients With:
- Economic development strategy
- Capital improvement plans
- Public-private partnership facilitation
- Grant writing and funding alignment
- Zoning and land-use planning assistance
Typical Clients Include:
- City and town governments
- Regional planning commissions
- Community development departments
Public & Private Development Partners
We work side-by-side with real estate developers, design teams, and infrastructure partners to help turn opportunity into outcome—especially in projects where public funds or incentives play a critical role.
We Provide Development Partners With:
- Feasibility studies and project positioning
- Funding strategy (including federal and state programs)
- Stakeholder engagement and support
- Navigating Opportunity Zones and tax incentives
Typical Clients Include:
- Private developers & commercial investors
- Architects, engineers, and legal teams
- Brokers and site selectors
- Local economic development agencies
Grantors, Funders & Philanthropic Allies
ADG helps connect high-impact community projects with the right funding partners. Our team supports foundations, banks, and government agencies seeking shovel-ready, mission-aligned initiatives that are designed for results and accountability.
We Support Funders With:
- Project pipeline identification
- Grant readiness assessments
- Packaging and proposal refinement
- Outcomes measurement and compliance assistance
Typical Funding Partners Include:
- Federal & state grantmaking agencies
- Foundations and community investment funds
- CDFIs and mission-driven lenders
- Commercial banks and financing institutions
Comeback Communities
Whether you’re facing economic decline, population loss, aging infrastructure, or stalled development, you’re not alone. ADG is here to support towns, communities and neighborhoods that are ready and able to move forward into a better future.
You may be asking …
- “How can we attract investment here?”
- “How do we fund this vision?”
- “Are we fully prepared for this?”
- “Where do we begin?”
We’re the experts with the right connections who can help. Let’s see if your community can come back stronger than ever with the right plan, partners, and funding …
Let’s Work Together
What is your project idea for shaping a better future? ADG is ready to listen, collaborate, and help bring your vision to life.
