GMT Land

GMT Land is a land acquisition and entitlements consultancy. It represents publicly traded real estate investment trusts (REITs), large private real estate developers, and many others in their efforts to acquire and entitle properties for development and construction. The end-use is mostly high-density residential housing with small commercial components. Our company headquarters are located in Pasadena, California. ​ The founding principal of the firm, Tim Grizzell, has over 17 years of direct real estate development experience. He has extensive knowledge in public policy, land use, housing finance, and residential development. Over the course of his real estate career, he has been involved in housing development with a total project value of $2 Billion with a delivery of over 5,000 residential units to communities in the western United States. Prior to real estate, Tim was a Navy SEAL officer. GMT Land currently provides the following services to our clients: ​ 1)Acquisition Consulting | We can help our developer clients identify acquisition opportunities by conducting a thorough feasibility study and eventually structuring a transaction to complete a land / property purchase. 2)Land Use/Entitlement Consulting | We understand land use and what it takes to obtain governmental approvals for most contemplated development projects. Through our relationships and large network of development professionals, we can help our developer clients assemble a team of consultants needed to work with any municipality and/or governmental agency. Specific service tasks include: a. Mapping estimated timelines and costs to obtain entitlements for any contemplated development concept b. Governmental coordination with City staff and elected officials c. Public outreach and engagement including scoping sessions d. Environmental Impact Analysis (CEQA Practice) | The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is one of California's most significant environmental laws.