Ruf & Associates

A Trusted Development Partner Delivering Opportunity Zone Projects at Scale

Ruf & Associates is a respected real estate development firm with a proven history of successful ground-up and adaptive reuse projects. Known for combining disciplined execution with architectural integrity and market insight, the firm brings institutional-level rigor to projects rooted in local context.

With a pipeline of Opportunity Zone developments across multiple regions, Ruf & Associates exemplifies the caliber of operator our platform seeks to support — thoughtful, experienced, and aligned with the long-term vision behind OZ policy.

What Sets Ruf & Associates Apart

Execution Experience Across Cycles‍

Decades of development experience and a deep bench of professionals allow Ruf & Associates to navigate shifting capital markets, permitting timelines, and construction environments with consistency and control.

Place-Based Vision with Institutional Standards‍

Each project is designed with local stakeholders in mind, while still meeting the requirements of sophisticated capital partners — from underwriting and documentation to capital stack transparency and reporting.

OZ Expertise with Operational Integrity‍

The firm's active Opportunity Zone pipeline reflects a high degree of regulatory fluency and a deep commitment to the compliance and structuring standards required for long-term OZ success.

“Working with Ruf & Associates means working with a developer who understands that lasting value is built — not just in buildings, but in relationships, communities, and capital partnerships that stand the test of time.”

Our Role in the Partnership

Through our platform, we provide alignment between Ruf’s Opportunity Zone pipeline and qualified investors seeking exposure to projects with real economic momentum and strong operator fundamentals. From early-stage guidance through ongoing strategy and structure, we support the intersection of compliant deployment, institutional readiness, and long-term partnership.

This case represents the type of collaboration we believe in — where capital meets clarity, and execution is matched by trust.

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