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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Dynamic Davidson: Impacting Community, Economy, and Society
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The Economic and Social Impact of Cobbs Creek Golf Course
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National Land Use Restrictiveness Index
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The Reimagining of FDR Park: The Economic Impact and Return on Environmental Resiliency
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Opportunity Lives Here: An Economic Development Master Plan for Delaware’s Three Rivers Area
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DRWC and the Delaware River Waterfront’s Transformation
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The Economic and Social Impact of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Athletics
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The Economic, Environmental, and Public Health Impacts of the Trans Canada Trail
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Retail Strategy for Ohio City in Cleveland, OH
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Harrisburg Disparity Study
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Taking Care of Business Program Assessment
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Procurement Analysis and Benchmarking Study
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Net Benefit Analysis for an Innovation Hub
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A Delaware Canal for the 21st Century
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Travel and Tourism Five-Year Strategic Plan
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Inclusive Competitiveness Measures for Comprehensive Economic Strategies
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Opportunity Lives Here: Economic Development Master Plan for Delaware’s Three Rivers Area
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Return on Investment in Protected Open Space
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The Economic Impact of Montana Film Production: An Analysis of the Industry and the MEDIA Act
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Capital City 2030: Strategic Master Plan for Downtown Dover Partnership
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Building Popular Support for Affordable Housing
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The State of North Broad 2023
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Economic Impact of AICU Mass
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