Economic Development and Planning
Our consulting services help deliver comprehensive economic development strategies, market analysis, investment attraction roadmaps, and community development outcomes. We provide research services in urban and regional planning to guide public and private investments. Our experts conduct technical assessments and data analysis to ensure economic development plans deliver sustainable growth, job creation, and viable social outcomes. We contribute to data analytics, technology integration, decision-making tools to build vibrant communities and inclusive economies
We partner with communities, governments, planners and developers to help deliver high-value community development projects. We facilitate participatory community development approaches to build inclusive communities and economies. Our services help with public investments, grants and crowdfunding initiatives that fulfill community needs in housing, public spaces, community assets, education and workforce creation. We work on:
Neighborhood Revitalization and Urban Redevelopment: We contribute to drafting strategies for revitalizing existing neighborhoods, addressing issues of disinvestment and housing affordability in underserved communities. Our main outputs include technical assessments such as economic impact analysis, Community Youth Mapping, and equity-focused outcomes in community development.
Housing and Commons: Our experts help with the development of integrated strategies to increase the supply and variety of affordable housing options. We propose policy recommendations, demographic studies, and market analyses to improve placemaking and healthy public spaces.
Urban/Rural Development and Land Use: Through our facilitation services, we help with participatory community mapping activities and the development of knowledge products to inform investments in rural and urban economies.
We advance data-driven economic development strategies for resilient urban and rural communities.
Transportation & Public works: We deliver tailored products in research, planning, analysis, and assessments for transportation and public works projects. (TPW) We help ensure that infrastructure investments are technically sound, economically justified, and socially equitable. Our services are critical for various projects in roads, transit, water systems, energy and public buildings.
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Economic Assets & Public Goods Supply Chain: Our services help with design and planning of economic development infrastructure for industry-specific assets and supply chain. We conduct research and assessments to support the development of well-informed investment in market development infrastructure, economic zones, and multimodal hubs.
Housing: We conduct in-depth Housing Needs Analyses to understand a community's specific demands for affordable, accessible, and suitable housing for all demographics. Our services in data collection and analytics support comprehensive, long-term housing strategies. We provide technical assistance and training to local government staff, non-profit organizations, and community groups to build the internal capacity to tackle homelessness, food insecurity, and improve public assistance programs.
Grants & Social Impact Funds. We conduct detailed financial analyses, market studies, and technical reviews of grant applications and proposals. Our services help ensure projects are supported by sound design and evidence. We help organizations with grant applications for federal and state funds, including philanthropic programs. We support the development of housing projects and public amenities by providing specialized expertise, objective analysis and support services for project delivery.
