How We Serve

 

  • Who We Are

    JAF is an MBE and SBE certified community impact-focused consulting firm working at the intersection of strategy, design, and development in the built environment across the United States. JAF has developed an efficient process of authentic engagement outcomes and tangible community impact returns that extends beyond the design and development world. Our clients consist of architecture and design firms, real estate development companies, construction companies, and local/national organizations looking to do work in underserved communities.

  • Mission

    We empower organizations with the tools to maximize impact in underserved communities.

  • Vision

    To build up communities to the height of their potential by leveraging the resources of the businesses in and around these communities while celebrating the unique and beautiful culture within.

  • Value

    Lasting Community Relationships

    Successful Project Outcomes

    Long-Term Impact and Influence

JAF has the following active certifications:

  • California Public Utilities Commission: Minority Owned Business (MBE)

  • California Department of General Services: Small Business (SB); Small Business Micro (SB-Micro); Small Business Public Works (SB-PW)

  • City of Los Angeles: Small Business Enterprise - Proprietary (SBE); Small Business Enterprise - Los Angeles (SBE); Emerging Business Enterprise (EBE); Very Small Business Enterprise - Harbor (VSBE)

  • U.S. Black Chambers, Inc.: Certified Black-Owned Business

  • Assessment & Evaluation

    Analyzing the effectiveness of existing engagement and impact efforts for companies and municipalities.

  • Strategic Partnership

    Strategizing and connecting clients with impact focused stakeholders in the communities that they are doing work in and for.

  • Community Design

    Collaborating with Real Estate Developers and their architectural design teams during all phases to develop programming and design based on the community’s needs.

  • Engagement & Outreach

    Community and client specific Engagement and Outreach action plans that leverages client resources with the needs of the community for higher impact and stronger relations.

  • Construction Workforce Development

    Collaborating with General Contractors and clients to strategize and implement authentic engagement plans with diverse sub-contractors and local workforce.

  • Additional Services

    Real Estate Development Consulting

    Owner’s Representation

    Project Management

    Construction Management

    CEQA Analysis/EIR Review

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