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Creating a More Adaptable & Inclusive Approach to Economic Development
Making Economic Development More Adaptable Past economic development planning efforts have focused on a one-size-fits-all methodology, applying common practices and principles to…
Top Ten Present Value Posts from 2023
As 2023 winds down, we're looking back on some of our most popular Present Value posts. From local and national topics to…
A Look Back at Big Moments in 2023 for Philadelphia
Before 2023 comes to an end, we wanted to reflect on events that have made a significant impact on Philadelphia and the…
How Cities Can Better Protect Pedestrians and Cyclists
Since the advent of the mass-produced personal automobile, cities have catered to cars at the expense of other modes of travel. This…
Light Reads: Thanksgiving 2023
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Econsult Solutions wishes to show its appreciation! We would like to thank our colleagues and clients for…
The Case for Lowering the Voting Age
Election Day is when U.S. citizens exercise their right to vote for policies and political leaders. Starting from age 18 (and sometimes…
Spatial Data Science Conference
On October 18 and 19, an ESI cohort attended the Spatial Data Science Conference in New York City. Here, they learned about…
Moving Cities: Montreal
Many people know that Montreal is a commercial, cultural, transportation, financial, and technology center in the Francophone province of Quebec, Canada. The…
The Importance of Down-Ballot Races
In Philadelphia, the headlining race of the 2023 election season is the campaign to become the 100th Mayor. Cherelle Parker (D) and…
Why Leadership Programs Like GPLEX are Good for Economic and Civic Vitality
For the past 20 years, the Economy League of Greater Philadelphia has hosted GPLEX (Greater Philadelphia Leadership Exchange Program). Each year this…
The Impact of Predictive Policing
As technology advances in public protection, data analysis, and artificial intelligence, the United States has been ushered into a new age of…
Hoboken Terminal: Using Google Maps API to Optimize Transit Accessibility and Mobility
As part of a larger transit project, ESI recently evaluated travel times to job centers in New York City from all transit…
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