# Test Scenario 06: Real Estate Development - Zoning & Environmental Compliance

## 🏢 **Industry Context**: Real Estate Development
**Role**: Development Project Manager  
**Task**: Research zoning regulations and environmental requirements for mixed-use development

## 📋 **Scenario Description**
You're managing a mixed-use development project combining residential, commercial, and retail spaces. You need to research local zoning ordinances, environmental regulations, and permitting requirements to ensure the project meets all legal requirements.

## 🎯 **Your Mission (Completely Autonomous)**

### **Step 1: Setup FSS-Mini-RAG**
1. Read the repository README.md to understand how to install FSS-Mini-RAG
2. Follow the installation instructions for your platform
3. Verify the installation works by running `rag-mini --help`

### **Step 2: Gather Research Materials**
Create a folder called `development-compliance-research` and populate it with relevant documentation:
- Local zoning ordinances and land use regulations
- Environmental impact assessment requirements
- Building codes and safety standards
- Permitting processes and timelines
- Historic preservation and cultural resource guidelines

**Sources to explore**:
- City planning and zoning department documents
- Environmental Protection Agency guidelines
- State and local building codes
- Historic preservation commission requirements
- Development industry best practices guides

### **Step 3: Index and Search**
1. Use FSS-Mini-RAG to index your `development-compliance-research` folder
2. Perform searches to answer these questions:
   - "What are the density limitations for mixed-use developments?"
   - "What environmental studies are required before construction?"
   - "How long does the permitting process typically take?"
   - "What parking requirements exist for mixed-use projects?"
   - "Are there historic preservation considerations for this site?"

### **Step 4: Document Your Findings**
Write your findings in `RESULTS.md` including:
- Zoning compliance requirements and restrictions
- Environmental assessment and mitigation needs
- Permitting timeline and required documentation
- Building design and safety standards
- Community impact and public consultation requirements

### **Step 5: Evaluation**
Rate FSS-Mini-RAG's effectiveness for:
- Finding specific information across multiple documents
- Searching complex documentation efficiently
- Helping with research and analysis workflows
- Overall usefulness for real estate development industry applications

## 📁 **Deliverables**
- `development-compliance-research/` folder with research materials
- `RESULTS.md` with findings and FSS-Mini-RAG evaluation
- Documentation of your search queries and discoveries

## ⏱️ **Expected Duration**: 2-3 hours

## 🎓 **Learning Objectives**
- Test FSS-Mini-RAG with real estate development industry content
- Evaluate search effectiveness with domain-specific documentation
- Assess usefulness for professional research workflows in real estate development