A disciplined path to diligence-ready land positions
PLD’s process reduces ambiguity. We convert “interesting land” into a diligence-ready position through clear gates.
Gate outputs
- Written assumptions and constraints log
- Document checklist with owners and dates
- Milestone-based participation/commitment structure
- Decision rights and reporting cadence
Four gates
Simple, repeatable, and credible for counterparties.
1) Screen
- Market and access constraints
- Preliminary feasibility and land constraints
- Initial stakeholder mapping
2) Control
- Appropriate control instrument for stage and risk
- Access/right-of-way pathway clarity
- Early diligence plan and timeline
3) Prepare
- Diligence artifacts assembled and verified
- Entitlement pathway coordination
- Open-issue tracking with owners
4) Govern
- JV decision rights and reporting cadence
- Milestone-based gating for commitments
- Position integrity across transitions