Heath Chancey
Born and raised in Tampa, I am currently a master’s degree candidate in Urban Planning at USC. I also hold a degree in Design Strategy and Entrepreneurship with a minor in Real Estate Development. Outside the classroom, I am building a fund with the Florida Housing Coalition to help grow shared equity organizations. Additionally, as a co-founder of Urban Neighbors, I consult with my family’s development firm to build affordable, community-centric living.
My mission is to develop community-owned, culturally vibrant mixed-use and hospitality projects that democratize land and capital, deliver essential services, and foster a sense of pride in place. To that end, I am pursuing career opportunities in residential and hospitality development, as well as local economic development planning.
My passion for creating beneficial outcomes is driven by a skillset in real estate underwriting, housing policy, and economic data analysis. This is supported by technical proficiency in geospatial data analysis, project management, and financial modeling.
Let's Connect. I am constantly seeking new opportunities to bring innovative ideas to life, so please feel free to reach out to me at wheathc46@gmail.com.
The Land Company
2024 - Present
An acquisition and development fund providing CLTs with first-loss capital and expertise to build and preserve mixed-income multifamily housing.
Urban Neighbors
2022 - Present
Urban Neighbors is a housing startup creating affordable, community-focused homes for young urban professionals.
Little Tokyo Housing Frameworks
2025
A housing strategy to preserve Little Tokyo’s historic affordability while adding family-friendly mixed-income homes.
Ybor City Retail Analysis
2023
Data-driven retail strategy for “Cigar Alley” in Ybor City, curating a tenant mix that turns commerce into community for both tourists and locals.