April 11, 2025 Consulting Services

At Eastern Connecticut Housing Opportunities (ECHO), we provide expert consulting for real estate developers, property owners, nonprofits, and communities working to create mixed-income and affordable housing. Our team understands the complexities of funding, planning, and regulatory compliance, helping projects move from concept to reality.

Sustainable development is high-quality development—and it doesn’t have to come at a high cost. With thoughtful design, value engineering, and strategic financing, we help build communities that are environmentally responsible, financially attainable, and designed for long-term success.

True sustainability goes beyond construction. It promotes economic vitality, safeguards natural resources, and fosters a strong sense of community. Sustainable housing supports health and mobility, reduces energy use, and ensures convenient access to jobs, schools, and essential services. The most effective approach is holistic—focusing not only on buildings, but also on the people who call them home.

Our vision is to build places where people can live with dignity, raise families, contribute to their communities, and feel a true sense of pride in where they live—because when people thrive, communities thrive.

From navigating complex real estate transactions to managing design and renovation, ECHO works hand-in-hand with funders, partners, and local programs to overcome challenges and deliver lasting impact. Building affordable housing requires more than good intentions—it requires expertise. Financing often involves an “alphabet soup” of loans, grants, tax credits, subsidies, and specialized programs, each with its own requirements. Knowing how to combine these tools into a fundable project is both a skill and an art.

Our consulting services include:

• Housing needs assessments
• Project feasibility analysis
• Funding identification and strategy
• Development planning

By blending market data, financing tools, and practical strategies, ECHO helps projects secure approval, investment, and community support—ensuring that ideas on paper become homes in the community.