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Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

2021 in Review

This past year was tremendous for Econsult Solutions. In 2020 we pledged to make a difference through our work and in 2021…

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Top Ten Present Value Posts from 2021

As we near the end of 2021, we looked at our highest viewed blog posts of the year! Thanks to staff, senior…

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Thanksgiving 2021 Light Reads

Take time from your busy schedule as we head into this Thanksgiving to be grateful for good health and good food! While…

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Making the Case for Shopping Local

A strained system pushed to its limits During the past 20+ months, businesses of all sizes have had to grapple with the…

Present Value·Infrastructure Economics

Public Transportation is Needed to Maintain an Equitable City

A major component of creating a smart and equitable city is an efficient and affordable public transportation system. Public transportation is vitally…

Present Value·Smart Cities

Most Promising Smart City Solution Provider in 2021!

Have you heard? Last week, CIOReview, a leading technology publication guiding enterprises through the varying business environment with information about cutting-edge solutions…

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The Role of Cities in Growing the Renewable Energy Market

Despite the tumultuous past two years, local governments in the US bought more renewable energy in 2020 than ever before. There was…

Present Value·Energy and Utilities

How Can a Green Recovery Strategy Help Museums?

Over the past 18 months, museums and other cultural organizations have been forced to adapt and adjust their strategies in light of…

Present Value·Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis

Economic Insecurity and Cities

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragile economic situation faced by millions of American households in an era of growing income inequality.…

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What Can Jobs Tell Us About Equity in Cities?

Cities are having a bit of a renaissance. If you need proof, look no further than the most recent decennial Census numbers.…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

How Has COVID-19 Impacted the International Student Experience

Higher education is a critical contributor to the US economy and culture, attracting billions of international talents every year. The market size…

Present Value·Smart Cities

City Scenarios for a Post-COVID Future

One thing is clear: More than ever, people and firms are re-evaluating where they live and work. The choices they make will…

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