Win More Land: How Layout Generator Speeds Up Your Feasibility Process

Land deals don’t wait. And now, with TraceAir’s Layout Generator, you don’t have to either.

We built this tool for land teams that need to move quickly—before design, before due diligence, and often before engineering even gets involved. Since launch, teams like Mungo Homes have been using Layout Generator to do exactly that: test site viability in minutes, tighten up offers, and get everyone on the same page before the clock runs out.

From napkin math to layouts in minutes

“Before, it would take 3 to 5 weeks just to get a rough layout from engineers,” said Jason Ewing, Land Acquisition Manager at Mungo. “Now we’re doing that work ourselves, in TraceAir, in a matter of minutes.”

Mungo didn’t just speed up their workflow—they’ve tripled the number of parcels they’re evaluating. Why? Because the tool gives them immediate clarity. It’s simple: draw your roads, add constraints like wetlands or flood zones, apply zoning, and hit generate. Want to adjust your lot sizes or test product mixes? Tweak your zoning inputs or swap in larger lots with a few clicks and see the difference in yield—on the spot.

Real-world complexity, built in

In the webinar, Santos from Mungo walked us through how he evaluates parcels from scratch. He starts with the data layers—satellite views, slopes, FEMA flood maps, wetlands—and quickly draws out restricted areas like ponds or conservation zones. From there, it’s all about working with reality: designing around buffers, visualizing traffic flow, and creating layouts that reflect how things will actually be built “We always used to make assumptions—like, we might be able to fill that pond,” Santos shared. “Now, we build that into our first layout and adjust from there. If we get lucky, that’s a win. But at least we’re not over-promising.”

A visual edge with sellers and leadership

Layout Generator isn’t just fast—it’s visual. “Sellers think their land is worth more than it is. But when we show them a layout with a wetland running through the middle and a reduced yield? That changes the conversation fast,” Jason said.

And it’s not just for seller meetings. Teams are exporting those layouts as PDFs or CAD files and walking into leadership meetings with a compelling, visual case—one that includes constraints, access points, and yield estimates that are backed by real data.

For experts and newcomers alike

Whether you’re a seasoned land manager or just getting started, the tool is designed to work for you. “Even if it’s your first day in land development, this helps you understand what to look for,” Santos explained. “It gave me a better understanding of what matters when we evaluate a site—and how to learn faster.”

And for teams juggling tight timelines or light internal resources, it’s a lifeline. No more waiting weeks to know if a site is viable. Now you can sketch, test, and share layouts instantly—with real constraints, real zoning, and real insight baked in.

Try it on your next parcel

Want to see how Layout Generator works with your rules, your sites, and your goals? We’ll walk you through it.

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