Equity and Inclusion

The Philly Tree Plan: Sowing the Seeds of a Greener, More Sustainable City

March 24, 2023 / Comments Off on The Philly Tree Plan: Sowing the Seeds of a Greener, More Sustainable City

As cities around the world grapple with the challenges of urbanization, many are turning to nature-based solutions to create more livable, sustainable communities. Here in Philadelphia, the city has taken an ambitious step forward with the Philly Tree Plan, an initiative aimed at increasing the city’s tree canopy cover and enhancing the benefits that trees […]

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10 for 10: Transportation and Infrastructure

February 3, 2023 / Comments Off on 10 for 10: Transportation and Infrastructure

This year, to celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re going to highlight ten big projects from each practice area on a regular basis, and we’re starting strong with transportation and infrastructure. Community and events may connect people emotionally, but infrastructure connects us physically. It shapes how and when we travel, how long it takes, and how […]

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ESI Turns 10: What Lies Ahead

January 20, 2023 / Comments Off on ESI Turns 10: What Lies Ahead

Just as today’s forward-looking post builds from last week’s retrospective look, we are honored to stand on the shoulders of the co-presidents who went before us and set the standard for leadership and integrity in economic consulting. Steve Mullin and Dick Voith have set a high bar for us; thankfully, they’re still firing on all […]

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ESI Turns 10!

January 13, 2023 / Comments Off on ESI Turns 10!

While the ‘Econsult’ name and business traces its roots back to the late seventies, Econsult Solutions, Inc., or ‘ESI’ as we commonly refer to ourselves, celebrates ten years in business this year. And as any small business owner knows, ten years is no easy feat. It’s a milestone worth celebration, but also reflection to take […]

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ESG Boycott Legislation in States: Municipal Bond Market Impact

January 12, 2023 / Comments Off on ESG Boycott Legislation in States: Municipal Bond Market Impact

Over the past few years companies and institutions, such as investment banks, have enacted policies referred to as Environmental Social Governance (ESG) policies. These policies place limits or restrictions on the extent that companies associated with firearms, oil, gas, and coal industries can engage in business with these companies and institutions. In response, various state […]

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2022 Year in Review

December 9, 2022 / Comments Off on 2022 Year in Review

2022 was a milestone year for ESI and we are thrilled to spotlight some of our work that was completed, as well as highlight our ongoing thought leadership efforts being built out of ESI Center for the Future of Cities. We look forward to continuing to provide the same level of excellence to our clients […]

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