Master-planned community development is a long game, but the economic forces bearing down on it right now are anything but patient. Geopolitical disruption, stubborn mortgage rates, and a shifting capital landscape are creating real friction. And yet demand for well-executed master-planned communities remains durable. 

Zonda Chief Economist Ali Wolf returns to Future Place with her signature blend of national data and regional precision — cutting through the noise to map the headwinds honestly while making the case for where the long-term fundamentals remain firmly intact.