Helping Create and Improve Communities Since 1971

You’ve known us as CDS Market Research… now we’re reintroducing ourselves as CDS Community Development Strategies. CDS was formed in 1971 for the purpose of providing professional market and economic research and consulting services. Staff members have completed over 3,500 research and planning studies addressing all types of residential, commercial, industrial and recreational real estate development--for both PUBLIC and  PRIVATE clients. ​​​

Our Services Include:

Market Analysis & Feasibility Studies

Economic & Demographic Analysis

​Public Plans & Special Districts

Housing Studies

​GIS Services

​Surveys & ​Primary Research

Our Clients Include: 

• Developers and real estate professionals
• Cities, EDCs, planning agencies, and special districts
• Civic and not-for-profit organizations

We are Nationally Recognized Experts in:

• Single family, apartments, student housing, and condos 
• Office, retail, and business park development
• Market-oriented land use and infrastructure planning