Economic Development
Attracting and retaining businesses and talent in a post-pandemic environment has become increasingly complex. Our expertise and experience in effective strategies and investments can guide you through these challenges.
We work with public agencies and non-profits to evaluate the economic impacts of policies and investments, profile regional economies, assess market feasibility of development, estimate future housing demand and population growth, and craft action-focused economic strategies, in the areas of:
Economic development research, analysis and program evaluation
Economic development planning and strategy
Economic impact analysis using our in-house tools
Market analysis of redevelopment opportunities
Our Approach
Working with us means that you benefit from the direct involvement and experience of our dedicated team. Our senior experts are actively engaged in your project from start to finish ensuring that your specific needs are met with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
Our team specializes in applying innovative economic analysis tools and methods customized to each project and local area, such as our in-house:
- Input-output economic impact models (FRAMES): Customizable for any county or state in the US
- Housing and population forecasting model
- Sketch-planning development fiscal impact analysis tool
- Economic competitiveness indices
- Primary and proprietary data collection and analysis methods for commercial districts
Discover more about our US and global economic impact models here.
Some challenging questions we can help you answer:
- What economic strategies are most beneficial to my city, region or state?
- How do I measure the economic impact of specific policy initiatives or investments in my area?
- What is diving the market for economic development opportunities?
- How can I identify and quantify the key industry clusters in a region and understand their economic contributions?
Meet the team
Get in touch to explore how our expertise can guide your community to growth.