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Why Innovation Districts are Investing in Quality of Place, Not Just Real Estate

The intersection of innovation and arts and culture is a hot topic today, but it isn’t a new idea. In the 15th…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

C-PACE as an Innovative Funding Structure

Unlocking Capital Dollars for Building Enhancements and Infrastructure Improvements Across the country, commercial buildings account for one-fifth of the nation’s primary energy…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

How Public Investment Advances Innovation

Universities as a Producer of Value In most regions that have one, a research university ranks among the largest economic engines around.…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

The Long Road to Philadelphia’s Tourism Moment

In the coming weeks, Philadelphia will host the FIFA World Cup, MLB All-Star Game, and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the formal…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

When Universities Merge, What Happens to the Other Campus?

When two universities merge, the press release typically celebrates a new chapter, a stronger institution, and a brighter future. What it rarely…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

Research Institutions as Workforce Development Accelerators

In recent years, colleges and universities have been facing pushback against the funding they receive for research endeavors, and more broadly, the…

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