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Six of Philly’s Hidden Gems
Philadelphia is chock-full of exciting and unique landmarks, sights, and experiences including Independence Hall, the Magic Gardens and the LOVE Statue. These,…
Are World Cup Cities Ready for Smart City Implementation?
Soccer took to the global stage this summer as Russia hosted the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Held once every four years, the…
Exit Interview: Final Thoughts from Summer’18 Interns
As we approach the end of summer, ESI must say goodbye to yet another group of talented interns. But, before they return…
Ambler’s Cooperative
Ambler is a lovely, walkable small town northwest of Philadelphia, but in 2009 the residents had a problem. The only grocery store…
Secrets to the Advancement of M/W/DSBEs and the Institutions They Serve
Over the past few decades, public policy makers and some conscientious industry leaders have explored various ways of expanding the participation of…
Economic Development: The Ultimate Path Forward for Distressed Pennsylvania Communities
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Distressed Municipalities Program, commonly known as Act 47, has been in existence since 1987. The program, which is…
PHI Shows Increasing Sale Prices Along Lower Waterfront & Pennsport
This month’s PHI update could have a nearly identical headline as this time last year –the index remains relatively flat, though at…
A Close-Up Look at China’s National Education Strategy
“Education is no longer a matter of knowledge and skills…It is also, more importantly, a matter of values, attitudes, ethics, and morality.”…
Making a Lasting Social Impact: The Importance of Early Childhood
Quality early childhood programs have proven to be valuable for helping young children become school-ready and more successful in school and life.…
Behind the Scenes of Game On Philly!
Over the past year, Econsult Solutions has been fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the Philadelphia Youth Sports Collaborative (PYSC)…
The Future of Transportation
This is the latest installment in ESI's 'Future of' series, where industry experts look at cutting-edge trends impacting the way we live,…
How Does Social Impact Relate to Real Estate?
In case you missed it, ESI, along with Diamond and Associates, Catharine Street Consulting and Danielle DiLeo Kim, LLC announced the launch…
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