By-Right Development: Why Zoning Certainty Protects Capital
- BETTER
- 2 days ago
- 1 min read
In real estate, uncertainty compounds fast.
Every rezoning hearing, variance request, infrastructure unknown, or discretionary approval introduces friction that can slow timelines, impact returns, and increase investor exposure. So where does capital find protection in today’s market?
In this video Devin Solow (CEO) and Ian Lipman (COO) break down why by-right development is one of the most effective strategies for reducing execution risk while creating repeatable, high-confidence investment opportunities across the Triangle.
In “By-Right Development: Why Zoning Certainty Protects Capital,” we unpack:
🔷 what risk means in both finance and real estate development
🔷 how entitlement uncertainty affects timelines and returns
🔷 why zoning certainty directly protects investor capital
🔷 how BETTER mitigates development risk in active projects
🔷 real examples from 601 W Markham and 100 E Delafield
🔷 why by-right development remains central to BETTER’s long-term infill strategy
This is more than a zoning conversation. It’s a framework for how disciplined operators reduce downside, preserve capital, and create more predictable pathways to returns.
🎥 Watch or listen to the full episode to see how zoning certainty becomes a capital protection strategy in real-world development.
