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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.

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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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Case study

Pennsylvania MATP: Full-Risk Brokerage Model Impact

Infrastructure Economics · 2020 Read case study Case study

Property Value and Development Impact of Proposed MD355 BRT

Infrastructure Economics · 2019 Read case study Case study

SEPTA Ridesharing Evaluation

Infrastructure Economics · 2019 Read case study Case study

King of Prussia Business Improvement District Plan: Comparative Location Analysis

Real Estate and Land Use Planning · 2018 Read case study Case study

Demographic Multipliers for the DVRPC Region

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2018 Read case study Case study

Mt. Laurel Affordable Housing Obligations in Mercer County, New Jersey

Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis · 2018 Read case study Case study

Assessing the Feasibility of a Shared Food Manufacturing Facility in Hawai’i

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2018 Read case study Case study

The Impact of ACHIEVEability

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

Wilmington Land Bank

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

Panhandling in Baltimore City

Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis · 2017 Read case study Case study

Faith and Liberty Discovery Center Economic Impact

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

The Economic Impact of Tourism in the Greater Philadelphia Region

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

Williamsburg Vibrancy, Design, & Marketing Plan

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

Impact from Innovation: Carnegie Mellon University

Anchor Institution Impact · 2017 Read case study Case study

Market Analysis for Market Rate Housing at the Beury Building

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

Annual Disparity Study for the City of Philadelphia

Public Policy and Fiscal Analysis · 2017 Read case study Case study

The Economic Impact of PHL International Airport

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2017 Read case study Case study

Allergan Relocation

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2016 Read case study Case study

Analysis Of Pennsylvania’s Coal Refuse Industry

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2016 Read case study Case study

Comparative Analysis of Leading Innovation Districts

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2016 Read case study Case study

The State of Old City District: 2018-2019

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2016 Read case study Case study

Philadelphia’s Annual Fair Lending Analysis

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2016 Read case study Case study

The Economic Impact of Green City, Clean Waters

Economic Development and Sector Strategy · 2016 Read case study Case study

Regional Impacts of the University of Pennsylvania

Anchor Institution Impact · 2015 Read case study

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