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Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: How Will We Measure Success?

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) calls for historic investments in old mobility—notably, and not surprisingly, a lot of money available…

Present Value·Infrastructure Economics

The Pandemic’s Impact on Public Transit Ridership

The 2019 pandemic has highlighted the crucial role of public transit agencies, albeit their challenging future. Buses, rails, street/cable cars, and on-demand…

Present Value·Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis

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…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

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,…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

What is Ahead for Cities in 2023?

The beginning of the year always brings about fresh new goals, opportunities, and a renewed perspective and evaluation of the prior year’s…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

ESI Turns 10: What Lies Ahead

Just as today’s forward-looking post builds from last week’s retrospective look, we are honored to stand on the shoulders of the co-presidents…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

ESI Turns 10!

While the 'Econsult' name and business traces its roots back to the late seventies, Econsult Solutions, Inc., or 'ESI' as we commonly…

Company News·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

2022 Year in Review

2022 was a milestone year for ESI and we are thrilled to spotlight some of our work that was completed, as well…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

Top Ten Present Value Posts from 2022

As we draw near to the end of 2022, we recap at our highest viewed Present Value articles from this year. As…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

Thanksgiving 2022 Light Reads

For this week's Present Value post, we gave thanks! Please enjoy this list of interesting reads, fun activities, and ways to support…

Present Value·Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis

The Current State of EV Policy in the United States

Cities and states across America are beginning to take more strides toward fully adopting electric vehicles (EVs) and integrating them into the…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

An Interview with W. Wilson Goode, Jr.

Last month, ESI President and Principal Lee Huang sat down with Senior Advisor and former Philadelphia City Councilperson W. Wilson Goode, Jr.…

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