Strategy, development, finance and planning

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  • Real estate and community development

  • Financial analysis and planning

  • Project strategy, development and leadership

An engaged, curious leader in your corner

Karl Dinkelspiel has over 25 years experience in real estate development and finance, community development, public-private partnerships, affordable housing, government and land use planning and zoning — to name a few. Four Spokes was born out of Karl's desire to approach partnerships, planning and strategy from his unique perspective.

Karl's capacity to listen deeply and weave many inter-related concepts combined with his vast expertise make him a one-of-a-kind partner that enhances every project. Each project has its own particular set of solutions: Karl believes these are best uncovered through true collaboration and partnership.

What makes Four Spokes unique:


Innate curiosity


Extensive and varied experience


Engaged partnership


Curated and strategic outcomes

A list of recent projects

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A strategic planning process

  • 1 

    Intake and listen

  • 2 

    Collaborate 
and brainstorm

  • 3
    
Iterate 
and prototype

  • 4

    Strategize, document, implement

Core competencies


Public and private partnerships


Deal structuring and finance


Community Development


Public process and community engagement


Politics of real estate


Real estate transactions


Asset management and operations


Strategy development


Lending


Affordable
housing


Project management


People management

Partners and clients who entrust their work to Four Spokes