Norah Severson

ESI Welcomes New Staff to the Firm

September 26, 2023 / Comments Off on ESI Welcomes New Staff to the Firm

ESI is excited to introduce our newest additions to the firm. We look forward to working with each of these individuals and appreciate the unique skills they bring to the team! Anjana Balaji is an analyst. She earned her Master’s in applied economics from Johns Hopkins University in 2023 and earned her Bachelor’s in economics […]

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A Clash of Tradition and Economics: How Changing Media Markets Shape the College Football Landscape

September 22, 2023 / Comments Off on A Clash of Tradition and Economics: How Changing Media Markets Shape the College Football Landscape

2023 has been marked by a whirlwind of conference changes among the NCAA’s “Power 5” (P5) athletic conferences. These include the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), the Big Ten (Midwest), the Big 12 (Great Plains + Texas), the Pacific Coast Conference (PAC 10, 12, or 2, depending on when you asked), and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). […]

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The Exit Interview: Final Thoughts from our Summer 2023 Interns

August 25, 2023 / Comments Off on The Exit Interview: Final Thoughts from our Summer 2023 Interns

As the summer winds down, ESI must say goodbye to our skilled and diligent Summer interns. Before they depart, whether back to school or for other career opportunities, we sat down with several of them to discuss their time with the firm, reflect on their experience, and offer final thoughts on what was learned. Below […]

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Atlanta’s Quest for Homeownership: The Alarming Affordable Housing Crisis

August 11, 2023 / Comments Off on Atlanta’s Quest for Homeownership: The Alarming Affordable Housing Crisis

Throughout American history, homeownership has been cherished as a symbol of wealth, community, and achievement. Additionally, affordable rental units are crucial as they provide stable housing and alleviate financial burden. However, today, the goal of owning a home and even finding affordable housing options is becoming increasingly elusive for millions nationwide. An alarming shortage of homes […]

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Taking Care of Business Program Assessment

July 27, 2023 / Comments Off on Taking Care of Business Program Assessment

Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), The Intersect, and Cameron Professional Services Group, provided an evaluation of the Taking Care of Business (TCB) Commercial Corridor Cleaning Program, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. The effort led by ESI included constructing an approach for measuring the efficacy of TCB in achieving its goals, performing […]

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Equity and Inclusion Across the United States: Reimagining The Construction Industry

July 25, 2023 / Comments Off on Equity and Inclusion Across the United States: Reimagining The Construction Industry

In our final video in the series: Equity and Inclusion Across the United States, Andreina Perez Hein discussed how we can reimagine the construction industry. Equity and inclusion has an important role in different areas of life across the country and in different industries like food systems, construction and development, and tourism. We explored why […]

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