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Present Value·Infrastructure Economics

COVID-19 Implications for Transit

Whether you love it or hate it, transit receives public funding because government leaders and a majority of the public believe that…

Present Value·Digital Innovation

Learning from Las Vegas: An Innovative Approach to Partnering Through Pilots

Today in Present Value, we highlight a case study from Building a Hyperconnected City. We review Las Vegas’ pilot system, highlighting two…

Present Value·Digital Innovation

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…

Present Value·Real Estate and Land Use Planning

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…

Present Value·Real Estate and Land Use Planning

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…

Present Value·Digital Innovation

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…

Present Value·Real Estate and Land Use Planning

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…

Present Value·Smart Cities

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.…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

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-,…

Present Value·Digital Innovation

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,…

Present Value·Infrastructure Economics

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…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

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…

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