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Essays from our Present Value blog, news from the firm, and our analysts in the press.
Opinion: Why Climate Resiliency isn’t Always Equitable
As we enter in the hottest part of summer with record breaking temperatures and devastating floods, I am often left questioning just…
SEPTA Key Advantage Update: Applications are Open
There’s some exciting news for large-sized employers in the Philadelphia region who are committed to sustainability, interested in returning to the office,…
ESI’s Favorite Places to Eat
The Center City area of Philadelphia has some amazing places to dine. However, it wouldn’t be right to leave out the rest…
Light Reads: Fourth of July Weekend 2022
A Local's Guide to the Fourth of July in Philadelphia What better place to spend this year's Fourth of July than right…
The Economics of Housing Affordability
Housing is a crucial aspect of society. Unfortunately, the costs of housing can be so disproportionately high relative to income levels that…
Cities of the Future Must be Heat Resilient: A Framework for Combating Urban Heat Islands
We are a few short days away from the start of summer and the first heat advisory warnings have been issued across…
Smart Cities and Cybersecurity
Historically, most cyber attacks have been directed toward firms, but as cities continue to grow smarter, they carry more information on their…
Local Businesses: Important Components of Communities
As you casually walk through the city streets on your way to nowhere in particular, a peculiar sight meets your eye: rows…
PA Agriculture: A Staple of the Economy
Agriculture has been and continues to be an integral part of Pennsylvania’s economy. According to a previous report published in 2021 by…
Electric Vehicle Highlight: Innovative Models in Production
With the emergence and consistent advancements taking place in the automotive and technology sectors, electric vehicles (EVs) are a topic that is…
ESI Eats: Putting Values into Motion
Looking out of the window from the 4th floor of the history-laden Drexel Building, peering down at the action below never gets…
Local News: Building a Stronger and More Diverse Culture Around News
The decline of local news is hardly breaking news. But the slowness of this decline can obscure the impacts. As newspapers get…
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