The evidence
behind the decision
Our clients face economic decisions with lasting consequences: what to build, what to fund, how to prove it worked. Our case studies and reports present analysis that has shaped investments, initiatives, or policies.
Measured by outcomes
3000+
Client engagements
380+
Reports published
Our reach
A national practice
From a Philadelphia base, Econsult Solutions has worked with clients in 38 states, from city governments and transit agencies to universities, health systems, and private investors.
Trusted by institutions with consequential decisions to make
Across 35+ states, our clients include governments, institutions, and private sector organizations navigating capital plans, public financing decisions, policy changes, economic development strategy, and development approvals.
- AARP
- Atlanta BeltLine, Inc.
- Amtrak
- Brandywine Realty Trust
- Carnegie Mellon University
- City of Montgomery, Alabama
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- Fairmount Properties
- Indiana Economic Development Corporation
- Maryland National Parks and Planning Commission
- Montana Department of Commerce
- NJEDA
- NJ TRANSIT
- NYC EDC
- Pew Charitable Trusts
- Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation
- SEPTA
- Tulane University
- University of Pennsylvania
- University of Notre Dame
Featured projects
Recent engagements where the analysis shaped a transaction, program, or policy decision.
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Economic Development and Sector Strategy
Philadelphia Tech Industry Study
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Economic Development and Sector Strategy
The Organic Agriculture Industry in Pennsylvania
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Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis
AARP Legislative Guide to Residential Real Estate Wholesaling: Report and Model Act
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Real Estate and Land Use Planning
Livingston Avenue Retail Market Analysis
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Real Estate and Land Use Planning
Policy Recommendations to Support Commercial Real Estate in Hartford, CT
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Economic Development and Sector Strategy
Northampton County Return on Environment & Outdoor Recreation Economic Impact
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The Business Association of West Parkside Financial Sustainability Analysis
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The Economic Value of Protected Open Space in Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Rehabilitating the Prentice Women’s Hospital Building
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The Economic Impact of Drexel University
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Citywide Ferry Study for the New York City Economic Development Corporation
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Survey of the Current and Potential Impact of Local Procurement by Philadelphia Anchor Institutions
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Current Condition and Future Viability of Casino Gaming in Pennsylvania
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Sticky Rents and the CPI for Owner-Occupied Housing
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Annual Philadelphia Fair Lending Study – 2012
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U.S. 422 Improvements – Potential Economic Impacts
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U.S. Kitchen Incubators: An Industry Snapshot
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The Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Tower Investments’ Developments In Northern Liberties
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Economic and Fiscal Impacts of Comcast Corporation
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Earned Income Tax in Bensalem Township
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The City of Philadelphia and Its Higher Eds: Shared Goals, Shared Missions, Shared Results
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The Impacts of SEPTA Regional Rail Service on Suburban House Prices
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Annual Philadelphia Disparity Study
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AMTRAK Chicago Union Station Redevelopment
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Annual Philadelphia Disparity Study – 2012
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Economic Impact Analyses on the Municipal Waste Industry in Pennsylvania
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The Statewide Economic Value of SEPTA
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Independence Vistor Center Impacts in Philadelphia
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The Economic and Fiscal Impact of Medicaid Expansion in Pennsylvania
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