01 / UNDERSTAND THE MARKET
The location informs
the scope.
Tustin Legacy and Old Town represent different commercial project settings. The city’s Legacy planning resources provide a starting point, while the actual tenant space needs a property-specific scope.
Decisions to resolve before pricing
Identify the existing use, intended operation and landlord-delivered condition. Ask proposals to separate shell obligations from tenant construction, with a clear list of equipment, approvals and finish selections still outstanding.
Separate the work packages.
Identify demolition and preparation, building systems, finishes and any recovery work separately. Ask each proposal to state assumptions, exclusions, the information still needed and the person authorized to approve changes.
Local reference material
Optional community and planning background. These resources do not confirm a permit requirement or provider coverage for your site.
Reviewed October 12, 2026. Market guides are planning resources, not local offices or project-history claims.