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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…

Present Value·Anchor Institution Impact

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…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

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…

Present Value·Digital Innovation

Hyperconnected Streetlights: Smart LED Lighting

This week in Present Value, we highlight one of the many case studies included in our recently released study, Building a Hyperconnected…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

Equitable Capital Access – Dispatches from Philadelphia

This week in Present Value, ESI’s Lee Huang (LH) speaks with local leaders to identify how they are helping people access capital,…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

A Conversation with Compass Working Capital’s Markita Morris-Louis

ESI’s Lee Huang (LH) discusses access to capital, overcoming barriers, and more with Markita Morris-Louis (MML), Chief Strategy Officer for Compass Working…

Present Value·Economic Development and Sector Strategy

One-on-One with The Enterprise Center’s Della Clark

ESI’s Lee Huang sits down with Della Clark, President of The Enterprise Center, to discuss access to the capital and the work…

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