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Essays from our Present Value blog, news from the firm, and our analysts in the press.
The Economic Case for Fixing Blight
Vacancy and blight can be found corroding property values and the quality of life of neighborhood residents. There are many housing studies…
Water Watch
Water - The New Oil ? In 2008, while doing some personal visioning for my financial future, I compiled a list of…
How Kitchen Incubators are Changing the Economy
The Rise of Kitchen Incubators What comes to mind when you think of shared incubators? For many of us, it conjures up…
Moving Cities: Denver
Last spring, people from around the world came to Denver for the 4/20 celebration of the one year anniversary of Colorado’s decision…
Moving Cities: Bangkok
This is the first post of a series titled Moving Cities, which is dedicated to exploring the vast diversity of cities and how…
Is Philly Ready for Climate Change?
Climate Change is Already Here Just two months into the new year, Philadelphia has already experienced a near-record weather event - the…
Neighborhood Matters
The Businesses in our Neighborhoods Mayor Kenney has clearly, consistently, and vigorously pledged his support for commercial investment in Philadelphia’s neighborhoods, and has expressed…
Present Value: Insights with Interest
Insights with Interest Since ESI's launch 3 years ago, we've worked on many great projects, had the privilege to meet with fascinating…
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