Randi Lathrop is the President & CEO of RG Lathrop Consulting, based in Boston.

Her focus areas are Development Consulting, Government Relations, Urban Planning and Zoning, Community/Business Engagement, Business Development/Economic Development, Retail Assistance and Start-Ups.

Strong Knowledge of :

Boston Planning and Development Agency ( BPDA) and City of Boston Agencies
Article 80 Development Review Process, Transportation Access Plan Agreements (TAPA) and Construction Management Plans (CMP)
Affordable Housing Policy and Job Creation Requirements
Zoning Boards of Appeals (ZBA) and Boston’s Zoning Commission
Permitting and Licensing for Businesses in Boston.
Boston’s Business Economy: life sciences, industrial and commercial, creative economy, start-ups and innovation, access to capital and retail.
Business Improvement Districts and Boston Main Streets programs
Branding, Marketing and Social Media Marketing.
Boston’s Food Truck Program, Pushcart Programs and Mobile Retail Trucks

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EXPERTISE & SERVICES

CITY OF BOSTON

Development Consulting: Large and Small,
Knowledgeable of Boston City Hall departments,
South End Landmarks District Commission: Assistance & Approvals
Business and Community Engagement
Knowledgeable of Business Improvements Districts ( BIDs) and Main Street programs,
Knowledgeable of Urban Planning, Planning Initiatives and Zoning Analysis (City of Boston )
Small Retail Business, Restaurants & Food Establishments : Financing, Permitting and City of Boston Assistance.
Expertise areas include: Downtown Neighborhoods: Downtown Boston, Downtown Crossing, South End, Bay Village, Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Dudley Square, and Main Streets Districts throughout Boston.

SOUTH END LANDMARKS COMMISSION

Extremely knowledgeable about South End Landmark Commission District guidelines: over 30 years
Assist client through the public and permitting process
Can work with homeowners or brick & mortar businesses on façade and signage
Works closely with project architect on design and construction
Organizes Community & Business Engagement public process
Works closely with the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services with the Community Engagement process
Suggest architects and construction companies familiar with the South End Commission Landmark District.

See examples of work with the South End Landmark Commission

DEVELOPMENT CONSULTING

Over 18 years experience

Work with developers and property owners (small and large)
Knowledgeable about developers and property owners in Boston (small and large)
Strong relationships with professionals in: law, architecture, transportation, real estate, historic preservation and environmental companies.
Knowledgeable about historic and landmark commission districts

GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

Over 28 years experience

Knowledgeable about the BRA, City of Boston agencies, State Agencies, and Elected Officials. Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) in the City of Boston. The BRA is the planning and economic development agency for Boston.
City of Boston Agencies: Mayor’s Office, Boston Transportation Dept. Parks & Recreation, Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services, Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, Department of Neighborhood Development & Office of Business Development, Environment Dept., Tourism, Sports & Entertainment, Inspectional Service Dept., Licensing Board, Pubic Works, Office of Arts and Culture
Elected Officials: City of Boston and State

BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Over 33 years experience

Boston resident for 30 years: Community and Business Activist
Knowledgeable about 22 neighborhoods in Boston Knowledgeable about Business Improvement Districts and Main Streets programs.
Knowledgeable about Neighborhood and Business Associations and Non Profits in Boston.
Knowledgeable about Boston Main Streets programs and the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District

URBAN PLANNING

Over 19 years experience

Knowledgeable about Planning and Rezoning Initiatives in the City of Boston.

Examples:

Planning and Rezoning of Washington Street area in Boston’s South End.
Planning and Rezoning of the Fenway community
Planning and Rezoning: Harrison Albany Area Boston’s South End
Rezoning Newmarket Area

RETAIL ASSISTANCE & OVERVIEW

Over 33 years experience

Understands Retail and Business Economy in Boston
Strong relationships with Commercial Brokers in Boston
Strong Relationships with Property Owners in Boston
Knowledgeable about Access to Capital and Funding from the City of
Boston and Boston Loan and Development Corporation (BLDC) .
Permitting and Licensing for Businesses in Boston.
Knowledgeable about Boston’s Food Truck + Pushcart Programs
Programs, Mobile Retail Trucks and Craft Shows
Assisted The Third Piece, a women owned business, on concept and store layout, and successfully assisted with financing through City of Boston loan program