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Essays from our Present Value blog, news from the firm, and our analysts in the press.
From the Vault: Features on Innovative Ways to Catalyze Economic Activity
In this Present Value post, we’re looking back on different, innovative ways cities can catalyze economic activity. By examining multidisciplinary avenues for…
Piecing Together the Affordable Housing Puzzle in Philadelphia
There are mysteries and there are puzzles. A mystery is complex, opaque, and may not have a satisfying answer, while a puzzle…
ESI is Proud to Welcome its Newest Advisory Board Members!
We are thrilled to welcome Gary, Jesse, Eleanor, and Joe to the advisory board. Their expertise and breadth of knowledge in their…
Moving Cities: Paris
The 2024 Olympics are officially in full swing! As athletes take center stage and the world watches them compete, we’re taking a…
Frank Robinson Named Economic Development Director for the City of Montgomery, Alabama
I am both excited and sad to announce that I am leaving Econsult Solutions to become the Economic Development Director for the…
How ADUs Can Reshape America’s Housing Landscape
As has been well-reported in many outlets, the nationwide shortage of housing units has pushed affordable housing options out of reach for…
ESI’s Summer Reading List
In the spirit of summer and vacations, we at ESI have asked our staff to provide recommendations for you to engage your…
How Density Helps Improve Productivity Benefits
In May, ESI published a research paper called Doom Loop or Boom Loop: Work From Home and Challenges Facing America’s Big Cities,…
ESI Recognized as One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Employers in the Greater Philadelphia Region
PHILADELPHIA, PA - June 28, 2024 - Econsult Solutions, Inc. has been named a 2024 honoree of the Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia…
Light Reads: Independence Day 2024
To celebrate Independence Day, this week's Present Value post features a curated selection of holiday events and regional news. Our team has…
Improving Accessibility in Cities
Cities are often the most accessible places to live. Public transit, sidewalks, density, and other public amenities mean that it is easier…
Econsult Solutions Announces Leadership Changes
PHILADELPHIA, PA – June 19, 2024 – Effective July 1, Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) is pleased to announce the following leadership transitions…
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