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Media Borough teases new economic development strategy
Earlier this year Media Borough retained Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI), JVM Studio, a Philadelphia-based placemaking firm, and The Riddle Company, a retail…
Sustainable Cities Take the Lead
Mayors across the country know that the keys to global sustainability lie with the citizens they serve. They are devoting their time…
Ten Years Since the Recession: Philadelphia Home Prices Have Surged – in Select Neighborhoods
The start of the Great Recession began just a little more than a ten years ago, but as a millennial that began…
DOT to Award $500 Million in TIGER Grants in 2017
DOT is planning to award $500 million worth of grants to states for infrastructure construction projects. The grants will be awarded on…
Food: A Driving Force in Creating Equitable Economic Opportunities
The first thought that probably comes to mind for many people is that food serves as a source of nourishment. In recent…
ESI is Proud to Sponsor the Mercer Museum and Fonthill Castle’s Cocktails at the Castle
ESI is proud to sponsor the Mercer Museum & Fonthill Castle's Cocktails at the Castle on October 13, 2017 from 6:30 to…
Long Weekend Labor Day Reads
As the summer winds down, enjoy these last couple of days by unwinding with our selected favorite articles from the month of…
The Impact of Universities at a Local, Regional, and Global Level
Students at the University of Pennsylvania started moving in earlier this week, and by early next week classes will have started and…
Bernard Anderson Discusses Racial Inequality in American Life
ESI Senior Advisor Dr. Bernard Anderson was a featured guest on C-SPAN, Washington Journal, on Saturday, August 19, 2017. During the TV segment,…
ESI is Proud to Sponsor Community Design Collaborative’s Annual Bowling Ball
ESI is proud to sponsor the Community Design Collaborative's 21st Annual Bowling Ball on September 23 from 6-10 PM at Erie Lanes.…
Could Center City Homes be Driving Millennials Out?
If you enjoy reading about the real estate market, there is one topic that is unavoidable—millennials. Every month there seems to be…
The Exit Interview: Final Thoughts from Summer ’17 Interns
With summer drawing to a close, ESI says farewell to another team of talented interns. But before they depart, we've asked them to participate in…
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