We are building the operating layer for AI-driven real estate, agritech, and urban innovation.
blu|mark Studio is a Grand Rapids-based digital innovation studio developing production-ready AI tools and open data platforms across three core domains. Each project is designed to close the gap between institutional-grade analysis and accessible, community-focused outcomes — from acquisition underwriting to controlled-environment agriculture and workforce-aligned design.
This repository serves as the public portfolio hub and digital home base for all projects developed under the blu|mark brand, providing transparent access to tools, code, and project documentation for collaborators, investors, and community stakeholders.
Grand Rapids, Michigan is an emerging hub for real estate innovation and urban agritech:
- Real Estate Market: A rapidly evolving mid-market city with significant acquisition and redevelopment opportunity across residential and commercial sectors.
- Water & Infrastructure: Great Lakes basin access positions the region for climate-resilient food systems and sustainable development.
- Institutional Density: Proximity to Michigan State University AgBioResearch, GVSU, and the Grand Rapids SmartZone drives data partnership potential.
- Workforce & Innovation: A growing tech and creative economy with active community development corridors ideal for workforce-integrated AI deployments.
We measure success through a multi-dimensional framework aligned to each domain:
| Metric Category | Target Outcomes | Domain Alignment |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Real Estate AI | Faster underwriting cycles, higher acquisition accuracy, investor-ready reporting | Aquisite App, RE Analytics Toolkit |
| 🌱 Agritech / CEA | Digital twin validation, open crop data, AI climate optimization | Moirai Forecasting, CEA Agritech Hub |
| 📝 Transactions & Content | LLM-driven LOI drafting, deal narrative generation, workflow automation | Autonomous RE Transaction Agent |
| 📊 Data & Forecasting | Multi-year cash flow models, time-series climate forecasting, portfolio analytics | Moirai, RE Analytics Toolkit |
https://edwardslamont616-cell.github.io/
🌱 Roots of the Land — CEA Investor Narrative: View Presentation
The site showcases two core collections:
| Project | Description | Stack |
|---|---|---|
| Aquisite App | Desktop marketing & acquisition assistant for real estate teams | Tkinter/PyQt, LLM Copy Engine |
| Moirai Forecasting | Multi-year cash flow & climate forecasting via uni2ts | pandas, numpy, uni2ts/Moirai |
| Real Estate Analytics Toolkit | Portfolio modeling, BIM-linked metrics & Plotly dashboards | pandas, Plotly, BIM Metrics |
| Autonomous RE Transaction Agent | LLM agent for listing search, underwriting & LOI drafting | LLM Orchestration, HTTP APIs |
| Project | Description | Link |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Rapids CEA Agritech Hub | Public CEA hub with digital twin concepts & open data | View Site |
| Author Group | AI-powered real estate web experiences for Grand Rapids | View Site |
| Utopian House | Swift concept app exploring future-of-living design | GitHub |
https://edwardslamont616-cell.github.io/Prompt%20Framework%20Guide%20(1).html
- Agent Frameworks: LLM Orchestration, HTTP APIs, Autonomous Agents
- Data & Forecasting: Python, pandas, numpy, uni2ts/Moirai, Plotly
- Desktop Tools: Tkinter, PyQt, BIM Metrics integration
- Web & Deployment: HTML/CSS, JavaScript, GitHub Pages
- AI/ML: Time-series forecasting, LLM copy engines, OpenAI-compatible APIs
- Design: blu|mark brand system, Swift (Utopian House concept)
This studio thrives on cross-sector collaboration. Here is how you can engage:
- Review the Grand Rapids CEA Agritech Hub Investment Thesis.
- Contact: LinkedIn for a walkthrough of the financial models.
- Explore the open data and research protocols in the CEA Agritech Hub.
- Propose joint studies on crop yield, climate modeling, or urban food systems.
- Contribute to energy modeling, forecasting, or agent tools.
- Check the
Issuestab on individual repositories for open tasks.
- Engage with the Utopian House concept and future-of-living design explorations.
- Collaborate on BIM-integrated analytics for mixed-use development projects.
- Phase 1: Core Agent & Tool Build (Q1–Q2 2025) — Aquisite App, Moirai Forecasting, and RE Analytics Toolkit launched.
- Phase 2: CEA Hub & Brand Expansion (Q3–Q4 2025) — Grand Rapids CEA Agritech Hub live; Author Group web experience deployed.
- Phase 3: Autonomous Workflows & Integrations (Q1–Q2 2026) — Autonomous RE Transaction Agent deployed; Moirai multi-scenario forecasting expanded.
- Phase 4: Open Data & Partnerships (Q3 2026) — Public data releases, grant-aligned research collaborations, and API access for community partners.
This project operates with a commitment to open innovation.
- Code: MIT License
- Data & Documentation: CC-BY-4.0 (Attribution required)
Maintained by blu|mark Studio. Core objectives:
- Democratize access to institutional-quality AI tools for independent real estate operators and community developers.
- Build transparent, open-source frameworks for urban agritech and climate-resilient food systems.
- Create replicable, data-driven models for emerging markets across the Midwest.
- Studio: blu|mark Studio
- Founder: Lamont Edwards
- Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- Site: edwardslamont616-cell.github.io
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lamont-edwards-24a26b251
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