Historic Preservation
As part of ESI’s year-long celebration of turning ten, we are looking back on some of our projects over the years. For the month of March, we showcase 10 projects from our real estate practice. Real estate encompasses affordable housing, transit oriented or adjacent development, open space and the environment, and other related concepts. 1. Market […]
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About Practical Knowledge for Complex Analyses Econsult Solutions’ real estate practice marries academic-level rigor with real world experience to provide government and private sector clients with a wide range of analyses, advice, planning, and presentation. The Latest Insights Property Value and Impact Studies Crucial to determining the underlying value of assets is a deep understanding […]
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An Overview of the City of Philadelphia’s Historic Preservation Task Force’s Mission Summary The renewed development interest in Philadelphia’s Center City and surrounding neighborhoods over the past several years has resulted in demolitions and significant alteration of treasured buildings making headlines. It was enough so that it prompted Mayor Jim Kenney to appoint experts in the […]
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Last week in Present Value, we shared the news about the recent addition of the William and Letitia Still House and Underground Railroad Way Station to the Philadelphia Register of Historic Places. Since most Underground Railroad stations have been forgotten, finding the exact home of the Father of the Underground Railroad and protecting it underscores […]
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We at Econsult Solutions have a deep appreciation for the history of the city we call home, Philadelphia. We know firsthand that historic preservation plays an important role in the economic vitality of cities. Home of The Father of the Underground Railroad, William Still From 1850-1855 fugitives from slavery had their first experience of freedom […]
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