Equity and Inclusion
For this week’s Present Value post, we have assembled a list of excellent events happening in and around the city to celebrate Independence Day, as well as interesting articles, and the latest happenings taking place at ESI. Happy Fourth of July from all of us! Events and Activities Around Philly The Summer UnWINEd at Shady […]
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For Team Pennsylvania and National Institute for Inclusive Competitiveness, ESI identified the gaps in inclusive economic competitiveness that exist across the Commonwealth, measuring against national best practices, to ensure that future regional Comprehensive Economic Strategy documents are developed to achieve inclusivity. ESI’s work was to assist NIIC with ensuring that as Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy […]
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Opportunity Lives Here: An Economic Development Master Plan for Delaware’s Three Rivers Area is a comprehensive strategy to build the local economy of a distressed area that has key assets for inclusive growth. ESI led a team of land use planners and community outreach strategists in developing a master plan that is informed by implementable […]
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In July of 2023, ESI will examine the role that equity and inclusion plays in different areas of life across the country and in different industries. We will explore food systems, construction and development, and tourism in conversations with industry leaders. These discussions will be moderated by Frank Robinson, Vice President at Econsult Solutions and […]
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The Downtown Dover Partnership, working in concert with the City of Dover and multiple public and non-public agencies engaged a team including ESI to develop a strategic master plan for the downtown and surrounding neighborhood area. The central premise of a reignited downtown district calls for density and connection to become the engines that drive […]
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In April 2023, USDOT released the result of its environmental assessment of New York City’s proposed “Central Business Tolling” project—known more colloquially as “congestion pricing”—after years of examination and review. The result—a “Finding of No Significant Impact” or FONSI—means that the MTA can continue its process to implement a program to toll drivers for entering […]
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