right-of-way
Securing right-of-way (ROW) access is often the quiet engine behind major infrastructure and utility projects—but for the landowner, it can feel anything but quiet. Especially when the words “eminent domain” enter the room.
At GD, we bring balance to that conversation. We know that compensating landowners for a taking, whether through negotiated easement or condemnation, is anything but simple—especially when their perspective is acknowledged, not bypassed. The Fifth Amendment mandates “just compensation” for private property taken for public use. But what is just? That question rarely answers itself.
ROW isn’t a paperwork exercise—it’s a people process. We treat it that way. Whether you’re a public agency, utility provider, or private developer, GD helps ensure that access is secured with clarity, respect, and a thorough understanding of what’s at stake.
Our approach: Pre-Acquisition Consultation: early engagement with agencies and landowners Compensation Analysis: data-driven valuation aligned with market evidence Vendor Overlay Mapping: spatial tools to identify conflict zones and optimize routing Transparency & Documentation: clear, consistent communication throughout the ROW lifecycle Dispute Minimization: avoiding litigation through informed, grounded negotiation
tools
& insights
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GIS Mapping + Vendor Overlays
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Parcel-Level Data & Land Value Reconciliation
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Access vs. Impact Scenarios
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Title Curative Workflows
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Inverse Condemnation Risk Review
we make sure you’re
not flying blind—
and neither are
the property
owners.
right-of-way strategy
why ROW matters...?
right-of-way isn’t just a legal path—it’s the foundation beneath infrastructure
Whether for transmission lines, road expansions, or broadband corridors, ROW impacts landowners directly and permanently.
It deserves more than boilerplate—it deserves accountability.
the Constitution & compensation...
“...nor shall privateproperty be taken for public use, without just compensation"...
- Fifth Amendment, U.S. Constitution-
at GD, we know
that just compensation
isn't always just obvious.
We enter the process with a perspective few others offer: practical, data-driven, and empathetic to the landowner’s experience.
our philosophy
landowner trust
isn’t optional, it’s central
We don’t believe in “just checking the box.”
We believe that a ROW acquisition, if
handled with respect and rigor,
can leave lasting relationships
and smoother project paths.
our process
