How We Do It
At Sunstone Cities, we understand the pressure public agencies face to deliver results with limited time, staff, and funding. That’s why we’ve designed our services to be practical, efficient, and outcomes-driven, helping city teams advance big ideas without the burden of bureaucracy.
Whether you need to jumpstart a stalled initiative, identify funding for a major project, or strengthen your economic strategy, we serve as an extension of your team—without the long-term overhead.
Purpose-Built
for Public Impact
Our Approach
Practical. Proven. Public-Sector Ready
Strategic Staffing
We plug into your team to provide high-impact support—exactly when and where it’s needed. From research and communications to policy development and stakeholder engagement, we offer fast, flexible staffing solutions with clear deliverables.
Expert Consulting
Our team brings decades of real-world government experience. We advise on business attraction, project planning, community development, and revenue growth—with strategies tailored to your city’s priorities.
Innovative Infrastructure Financing
Through our Public Infrastructure Financing Solutions (PIFS), we unlock funding through public-private partnerships, clean energy programs, and structured financing models that accelerate development and reduce taxpayer burden.
Built for Local Governments,
by Local Government Experts
We have assembled a staff with over 20 years of direct experience inside public agencies, helping design and implement successful programs like:
- Business Improvement Districts (BIDS)
- Business Development Programs (e.g., BizCare)
- Specific Plans & Innovation Districts (e.g., Space Beach)
- Workforce Development Grants & Programs
- Public-Private Partnerships (e.g., Long Beach Accelerator)
- Economic Development Organization (EDO) Formation
Our Proven 5-Step Process
We guide you through a clear, structured process that ensures your goals are met with precision and care. From the first consultation to ongoing support, our team is dedicated to your success.
Initial Consultation
We align with your team to understand goals, challenges, and opportunities.
Customized Proposal
We develop a tailored scope with timelines, costs, and deliverables.
Team Integration
Our consultants become part of your operation—collaborating daily and reporting monthly.
Execution & Delivery
We manage tasks, track milestones, and provide regular updates to ensure on-time results.
Final Handoff & Support
We deliver a polished, implementation-ready package-and remain available for follow up.
Why Cities Choose Us
- Client-Centered: Every engagement is tailored to your unique needs and goals.
- Data-Driven: We ground every strategy in research and actionable insights.
- Sustainable: We design programs with long-term community benefit in mind.
- Collaborative: We work with your team—and your stakeholders—to build momentum.
