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ESI Center for the Future of Cities

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ESI Center for the Future of Cities brings together experts in urban economics, policy, and strategy to craft new evidence-based research on the most important issues facing cities around the world, and to provide consulting services for public and private sector organizations working in urban settings.

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Beginning in March, ESI Senior Vice President and Principal Steve Wray will be stepping down from his current role with the firm to serve as Executive Director of the Block Center for Technology and Society at Carnegie Mellon University. Steve has been a great asset to ESI over the past 5 years and an invaluable […]

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Paving the Way for EV Policy in America

Don’t miss our upcoming webinar produced in partnership with Santander UK. This hour-long session will bring together city leaders, urban planners, and practitioners to examine the challenges and opportunities electric vehicles (EVs) pose, discuss upcoming policies/strategies, and present new ideas on preparing for broader EV adoption in America. Cities and communities across the US are […]

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10 for 10: Transportation and Infrastructure

This year, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re going to highlight ten big projects from each practice area on a regular basis, and we’re starting strong with transportation and infrastructure. Community and events may connect people emotionally, but infrastructure connects us physically. It shapes how and when we travel, how long it takes, and how […]

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New York City's Nightlife Economy

Produced by ESI, this report is the first-ever economic impact study of the New York City's nightlife economy. ESI's analysis resulted in an estimate of the total economic direct impact and allowed us to identify trends by geography and subsector.

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Smart City Solutions for a Riskier World

To succeed in the post-COVID world, urban leaders need access to evidence-based analysis showcasing the innovative technologies, solutions, and business models that will work best, particularly when the next disruption hits.

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How Center City Congestion Impacts all Philadelphians

ESI was hired by SEPTA to produce a report that seeks to quantify the economic and social losses that congestion engenders. The scale and scope of these impacts demonstrate that there is much to gain from addressing this issue.

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Our team has the expertise needed to develop visionary thought leadership grounded on rigorous analysis and delivered through 360-degree outreach. We employ 20 professional economists, planners, strategists, and policy analysts who have expertise in macro- and micro-analysis, urban economics, and applied economics for business, as well as experienced government and economic development practitioners.

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For the last two years in a row, ESI has been honored to be recognized as a Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia firm by the Philadelphia Foundation in recognition of our company's community-mindedness.

In 2021, ESI was honored to be named most promising smart city solution provider by CIOReview, a leading technology publication at the forefront of guiding enterprises through the continuously varying business environment.

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ESI Center for the Future of Cities is an initiative of Econsult Solutions and is actively seeking collaborators interested in developing innovative projects and evidence-based research. Please contact us today to learn how you can join this exciting effort.

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