[
  {
    "window": "2026 Q4 \u2013 2027 H1",
    "gate": "Benchmark + evidence collection",
    "actions": [
      "keep ATL-001 benchmark",
      "watch challengers",
      "obtain only public/documentary evidence until outreach approved",
      "lock budget ranges when founders choose"
    ]
  },
  {
    "window": "2027 H1 \u2013 H2",
    "gate": "Top-candidate professional feasibility",
    "actions": [
      "architect/civil/geotech desktop review",
      "survey/buffer/zoning/title package",
      "conceptual site-fit",
      "schematic site-development cost plan"
    ]
  },
  {
    "window": "2027 H2 \u2013 2028 H1",
    "gate": "Acquisition decision readiness",
    "actions": [
      "compare top 2\u20133 candidates on verified evidence",
      "Dynasty Trust/counsel structuring",
      "capital strategy",
      "founder acquisition decision"
    ]
  },
  {
    "window": "2028",
    "gate": "Acquire only if all protected gates pass",
    "actions": [
      "final due diligence",
      "transaction-specific approval",
      "no offer/contract/funds without explicit founder authorization"
    ]
  }
]