2018

Cognizant Jobs of the Future Quarterly Index

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To benchmark the emergence of new jobs, the Cognizant Center for the Future of Work created the Jobs of the Future Index (CJoF Index). This quarterly index explores trends and patterns of 50 jobs. Supported by economic research provided by Econsult Solutions through its joint venture ESI ThoughtLab, the CJoF index answers key questions such as:

  • Which jobs, in which industries, are growing faster than others?
  • Which jobs are shrinking or shifting to other occupations or overseas?
  • Are job market geographic patterns emerging?

Click here to read the latest insights from the CJoF Index.

 

The State of North Broad 2019

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As one of Philadelphia’s most prominent corridors, North Broad Street continues to act as the city’s backbone, anchoring adjacent neighborhoods, supporting businesses and community anchors, and connecting residents to entertainment, retail, and job centers. The North Broad Renaissance (NBR) target areas span from City Hall to Germantown Avenue and touches eight neighborhoods including Center City East, Center City West, Poplar, Fairmount, North Central, Hartranft, Fairhill, and Allegheny West.

The 2019 State of North Broad report details the demographics, assets, and development in the target area. It is the stakeholder’s guide to understanding how to ensure that North Broad Street takes advantage of community and economic development opportunities.

SEPTA Service: A Value Proposition for Philadelphians

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SEPTA’s transit service is a valued amenity for residents of the city and region. The amenity value it provides is reflected in housing markets, where homeowners demonstrate a willingness to pay more for an otherwise similar house with better service access.

ESI was hired to analyze SEPTA service throughout Philadelphia and uses thousands of housing market transactions to quantify the incremental housing value that access to this service provides. In aggregate, proximity to SEPTA’s service increases residential property values by $17.5 billion within the City of Philadelphia, accounting for 17.4% of total residential property value in the city.

This increase in taxable value generates a combined $233 million in annual property tax revenue for the City and School District of Philadelphia.

These estimates do not reflect the additional value losses that would accrue if a diminution of SEPTA service made Philadelphia a less attractive place to work and do business.

An interactive map was created by the ESI team, which allows SEPTA’s website users to easily find property value data near stations and routes.

Smarter Cities 2025

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Building a Sustainable Business and Financing Plan

In today’s digital age, becoming a smart city is vital for attracting business, residents, tourists, and talent, and for ultimately fostering growth and prosperity. But the path to a smart city future is often unclear to urban leaders, who require a deeper grasp of the approaches that will drive the best results.

To provide cities with a more effective roadmap, ESI ThoughtLab teamed up with a coalition of organizations with urban and technology expertise to conduct ground-breaking research into the impact of smart city solutions on urban performance.

Our analysis enabled us to answer three crucial questions facing today’s local governments:

  • What are the characteristics of successful smart cities, and how do they create value for residents, businesses, and local government?
  • What is the most effective path to becoming a smart city, and how do you need to adjust it for your city’s unique economic and social footprint?
  • What are the quantifiable direct, indirect, and catalytic benefits of smart city investments? Which approaches will have the biggest impact on business growth, economic competitiveness, and living standards?

Click here for full details on the Smarter Cities 2025 program.

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Faith, Scholarship and Engagement: The University of Notre Dame as an Economic Engine

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The University of Notre Dame is world-renowned institution of higher education, devoted to local service and regional engagement through its educational mission. Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) was commissioned by the University to conduct an impact study to express these characteristics in economic and social impact terms.

The University of Notre Dame is an institution committed to delivering quality scholarship and service to the surrounding community. Driven by its Catholic character, the University’s economic and social impact can be recognized through its valued faith, scholarship, and engagement.

The State of Old City 2018 – 2019

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In 2018, Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) and JVM Studio were retained by the Old City District to produce a comprehensive report of the current state, and the future development of the historic district. Old City District’s mission is to improve the City of Philadelphia’s historic district as a place for people to meet, work, shop and live by supplementing municipal services with maintenance, public safety, economic development and promotional programs.

The State of Old City highlights the neighborhood’s recent successes and shares current and upcoming opportunities such as:

  • Residential developments
  • Jobs and innovation
  • Retail and dining
  • Arts, culture, and civic life
  • Tourism and local attractions
  • Transportation