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Economic and Fiscal Impact Analyses
In 2022, ESI was commissioned by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) to calculate the potential economic impact of returning to an indoor, in-person flower show. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Philadelphia Flower Show was held outside in FDR Park, during the summer. PHS wanted to know what the economic impact would be if the show […]
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In 2020, ESI collaborated with the Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) at Rutgers University to evaluate the economic impact of New Jersey Transit’s 5-Year Capital Plan. NJ Transit proposed its first 5-year needs-based Capital Plan in 2020, identifying the investments needed to meet organizational goals and deliver top quality transit service. This multi-billion […]
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Answering the Call at a Local, Regional, and Societal Level Boston College is a major contributor to the quality of life and economy of the Greater Boston Area. Econsult Solutions determined the College’s current economic impact and related social benefits in the Boston metropolitan area, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and New England. ESI staff compiled […]
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Mercer County New Jersey’s emphasis on land preservation began over 30 years ago, resulting in a multitude of preserved parks and open spaces that reflect the diversity of Mercer County’s natural features. Protected open space provides substantial economic, environmental, and health benefits to surrounding communities, but these benefits are often overlooked or undervalued in policy debates and investment decisions. […]
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ImpactPHL, a capital initiative of Ben Franklin Technology Partners, focuses on connecting investors, financial intermediaries, and financial advisors with resources to align capital for positive impact. ImpactPHL is celebrating its 5th anniversary and to help share its story of influence, developed a case study analysis to highlight the performance and the impact of its EDA-supported […]
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What is C-PACE? Commercial Property-Assessed Clean Energy financing, or C-PACE, is a program that funds improvements that increase the energy efficiency and resiliency of commercial buildings. Currently approved in more than thirty states, C-PACE is intended to encourage building upgrades that enhance energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, seismic and other safety measures. In practice, […]
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