Real Estate Advisory

Strategic site guidance that reduces risk
 

VEDP provides comprehensive real estate solutions for infrastructure, utilities, and permitting coordination to reduce risk, solve complex challenges, and move projects forward faster. With a whole-of-government approach and deep real estate expertise, VEDP delivers solutions aligned with your project and timeline.

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Evaluate sites with greater confidence
 

VEDP provides a clear path to informed site decisions through a clear, transparent view of conditions — including risks, constraints, and development requirements — so you can plan ahead with fewer unknowns and greater confidence.

Risk reduction

We identify potential site risks early, reduce the number of unknowns tied to cost and timeline, and build greater certainty into the path from selection to operation.

 Infrastructure capacity

Power, water, wastewater, gas, road access, and rail connections can make or break a project. VEDP evaluates whether a site can support your operational needs — and what must be done to prepare it.

Permitting and compliance

Companies need assurance that approvals will move efficiently. We work closely with state and local partners to help navigate permitting requirements, coordinate across agencies, and keep site development aligned with your project timelines.

Laying the groundwork
in advance

Our work starts long before a company begins evaluating locations. By forecasting market demand and preparing sites in advance — from zoning to infrastructure and access — we reduce risk, remove complexity, and make it easier for you to focus on project-specific decisions.

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Site readiness by the numbers

Virginia’s site readiness story is backed by real investment, real inventory, and real execution.

$500M+

leverage in local and private development funds for the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program (VBRSP)

Source: VEDP Salesforce Dashboard - VBRSP Report

27K+

acres improved through VBRSP

Source: VEDP Analysis

73

available sites or buildings currently have rail access 

280M+

investment in site readiness

A strong pipeline of
project-ready sites

For companies planning a major facility investment, site readiness can make or break the timeline. Through the Virginia Business Ready Sites Program, Virginia helps advance the readiness of industrial sites across the Commonwealth, giving executives greater confidence when evaluating locations for new facilities, expansions and long-term growth.

Aerial shot of Alleghany Commerce Park Alleghany Regional Commerce Center, Alleghany County

Coordination that
keeps projects moving

We work closely with regulators, state and local agencies, and other key partners to align infrastructure, permitting, and development activities early. Through ongoing coordination — including a site development task force and priority permitting pathways — we help identify complexities sooner, reduce delays, and keep projects moving forward.

VEDP Staff at a conference table VEDP, Richmond

Resources to guide site decisions

Our practical tools help companies quickly evaluate opportunities in Virginia. From development-ready sites to property searches and state-by-state data, these resources help you turn early research into better-informed decisions.

Certified sites

Our certified sites offer a clear path to operations. VEDP-certified sites have all of the elements in place for you to be operational in 12–18 months. 

Sites and building search

Search the full range of Virginia’s available sites and buildings with filters that narrow results by location, size, infrastructure, and other criteria. 

 State-by-state comparison

Compare Virginia with other states using data across major business categories, including workforce, cost of doing business, fiscal strength, innovation, and foreign direct investment.

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Virginia really surprised us on how fast the government can move — the rapid decision-making, motivation, and sense of urgency to do everything you guys can to build a better future with innovative medicine for the local community, and in this case, for American people.
 

Pam Cheng
Executive Vice President of Global Operations and IT and Chief Sustainability Officer
AstraZeneca
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Meet your

site partners

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Vice President,
Real Estate Solutions

Michael helps companies navigate complex site and development decisions with greater speed and certainty. He works with corporate leaders, consultants, and partners to develop real estate strategies that reduce risk, align stakeholders, and support successful project delivery.

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Director, Sites & Buildings,
Real Estate Solutions

Abigail Patterson works at the intersection of site readiness, infrastructure strategy, and project execution to support competitive business attraction and expansion efforts. As Director of Sites & Buildings at VEDP, she translates technical details into clear, actionable guidance tailored to real-world project requirements.

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