Our
Story
Development decisions are interconnected. Elle Development brings planning, development, regulatory, financial, spatial, and project-management perspectives together to help clients understand the full path from idea to implementation.
Why Elle?
Multidisciplinary Perspective
Development is evaluated across land use, regulations, site conditions, infrastructure, market feasibility, cost, schedule, and execution rather than as isolated tasks.
Public + Private Experience
Experience from both reviewing development for local government and advancing projects for private development and infrastructure teams provides insight into both sides of the approval process.
Strategy Before Submittal
Requirements, constraints, risks, and dependencies are identified early so clients can make informed decisions before committing significant time and capital.
Data-Driven Execution
GIS, analytics, project controls, visualization, and automation are used where useful to organize complex information and improve project delivery.
Experience By the Numbers
15+
Years Experience
1,000+
Approvals
850+
Encroachments
95+
Jurisdictions
11
States
Every property already has a framework: physical conditions, access, infrastructure, utilities, drainage, regulations, surrounding development, market conditions, and environmental constraints. Good development begins by understanding those conditions rather than forcing a predetermined solution onto a site. Elle Development uses that information to identify opportunities, anticipate constraints, and shape development strategies that respond to the realities of the property.
Build with the land, not against it
Leadership
Laura Walker
Founder | Development Strategist
Laura is a development and project management entrepreneur with education and experience spanning across a string of industries. Areas of expertise include entitlements and permitting, real estate development, market and financial analysis, tech development, & project management.
Education:
Master of Land & Property Development (2017)
Texas A&M University
B.S. in Geography - Urban & Regional Planning (2012)
Texas State University
Credentials:
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, C.S.S.C. (2021)
