Spatialist delivers practical consulting at the intersection of affordable housing innovation, HUD program administration, and solar energy development — building stronger communities from the ground up.
Start a Conversation Our ServicesPredevelopment advisory, capital stack strategy, owner's representation, and project management for affordable housing innovation — from concept through construction.
End-to-end solar project management — feasibility through commissioning — with specialized expertise in solar for affordable housing, community solar, and clean energy tax credit optimization.
Full-spectrum grants management for CDBG, CDBG-DR, HOME, and HOME-ARP — helping state and local governments build capacity, compliance, and community impact.
Strategic planning, housing studies, and action plans for communities who need data-driven housing and community sustainability solutions.
Spatialist has administered HUD grants for over 20 years, helping state and local governments navigate complex compliance requirements, design effective programs, and deliver genuine community benefit. We serve as a trusted subcontractor on HUD Technical Assistance teams and as a subject matter expert for grantees navigating unfamiliar territory.
Spatialist brings unique expertise in developing solar for affordable housing and low-income communities — where energy burden is highest and the impact of clean energy is most profound. We manage the entire development process, from initial feasibility through contractor procurement, incentive stacking, and commissioning.
As a participant in the US Department of Energy's Community Power Accelerator, we've deepened our expertise in community solar structures that deliver savings directly to income-qualified households.
Explore a Solar ProjectSpatialist is a Columbus-based consulting firm founded on the belief that housing, energy, and community development are deeply interconnected — and that expertise at that intersection creates outsized impact.
Amanda King brings 20 years of hands-on experience in planning, housing development, and real estate — spanning affordable housing project management, solar development on affordable properties, and administering federal HUD programs. Spatialist works with government agencies, nonprofits, and private companies to deliver high-quality projects and practical solutions — commited not just to being a consultant but a genuine partner in the work.
Whether you're navigating a complex HUD grant, exploring solar for your affordable housing portfolio, or need a development partner with deep community roots — we'd love to talk.
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