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Essays from our Present Value blog, news from the firm, and our analysts in the press.
Planning the Hyperconnected City
In my new capacity as an ESI Senior Advisor I had the opportunity to attend a presentation on ESI Thoughtlab’s global research…
Seven Ways to Solve Philly’s #ConstructionSoWhite Problem
We are a society that has, for the most part, respected the rule of law and has used facts, mixed with some…
The Current State of Cybersecurity Performance
For this Present Value post, members of ESI's thought leadership team sit down with the experts behind Driving Cybersecurity Performance to examine…
Will Automation Lead to Mass Unemployment?
Recent advancements in robotics and artificial intelligence have some experts worrying about the coming obsolescence of the human worker. Some are even…
Looking at a Less Frequently Explored Philadelphia Neighborhood: The Far Northeast
As far as Philadelphia neighborhoods go, the Far Northeast often goes unmentioned when talking about economic development or real estate activity. But…
Kista Science City, Stockholm: Engaging With The Public To Test New Ideas
Today in Present Value, we feature a case study from Building a Hyperconnected City, released by our thought leadership arm, ESI ThoughtLab.…
The Project Owners Challenge – Meeting Participation and Inclusion Goals
The greatest challenge of any public, private or non-profit organization, committed to ensuring the participation and inclusion of disadvantaged businesses (minority-, women-,…
Santiago of Tomorrow: Lessons for Emerging Markets
This week in Present Value, we highlight a case study from Building a Hyperconnected City recently released by our thought leadership arm,…
The Gas Tax Should Definitely Be Raised (Maybe)
Good infrastructure is an essential component of a well-functioning, growth-oriented economy. One area of infrastructure that is vital to every American's life…
Year in Review 2019
It has been a busy year for Econsult Solutions. We are grateful for our staff, senior advisors, and project partners who have…
New England Colleges and Universities are Facing a Diversity Problem. Here’s why it Matters.
When it comes to regions of the United States known for higher education, few others compare to the quality and quantity of…
Top Ten Present Value Posts from 2019
As 2019 winds down, we decide to take a look back at our most viewed blog posts of the year. Topics span…
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