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.
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.
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​
​The Constitution
& Compensation:​
​
“...nor shall private property 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.
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.
tools & insights
-
GIS Mapping + Vendor Overlays
-
Parcel-Level Data & Land Value Reconciliation
-
Access vs. Impact Scenarios
-
Title Curative Workflows
-
Inverse Condemnation Risk Review
​​
We make sure you’re not flying blind—and neither are the property owners​​
our process
our philosophy​
Landowner trust isn’t optional,
...it’s central. ​
We don’t believe in “just checking the box.” We believe that ROW acquisition if handled with respect and rigor, leaves lasting relationships and smoother project paths.