ESI was commissioned by the
Natural Lands Trust
, the
Chester County Planning Commission
and a coalition of funders and business leadership to update a 2010 report on the economic value of open space in Chester County, Pennsylvania. Since the original report, the amount of protected open space has increased significantly to 208.01 square miles. This study concluded that investments in open space preservation support the Chester County economy by increasing property values, supporting economic activity, reducing environmental costs, and supporting a healthier populace.
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On behalf of People for People, Inc. (PFP), ESI is pleased to issue a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for an exciting urban redevelopment opportunity. PFP is looking for a development partner to create an integrated redevelopment plan for 14 of its properties along North Broad Street and Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia. The RFQ can be accessed by
clicking here.
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ESI and Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business will host our 5th Annual Urban Economic Policy Conference: Smart Cities, Opportunity Zones, and Urban Economic Development on Friday, October 25th.
Learn about how technologies will factor into current and future economic opportunities and challenges.
Register by clicking here.
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According to the Q2 Survey, Mid-Atlantic Real Estate professionals have an optimistic outlook for real estate conditions in the region compared to the last few quarters, suggesting confidence for more growth in the current cycle. For the full results,
click here
. For the full story check the August 2 issue of the Philadelphia Business Journal.
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Real estate professionals, we want your insights. How has the market performed and what are your expectations for the next quarter's performance? Let us know by filling out the survey,
presented by the Philadelphia Real Estate Council and the Philadelphia Business Journal, powered by ESI.
The survey is open until October 1.
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Upcoming Events & Sponsorships
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Oracle Open World CloudFest.19
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ANBOUND Pedestrian Oriented Development Forum
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ESI is Proud to Sponsor
King of Prussia District Breakfast
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Smart Infrastructure: Equitable Communities
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Staff and Senior Advisor Updates
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We bid farewell to former associate director,
Elizabeth Desmond
. We wish her the best luck studying for an MBA at Yale University.
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ESI is pleased to welcome
Karen Spencer Kelly
as a senior advisor. Karen Spencer Kelly is the Principal of KESK Consulting, LLC, a firm that specializes in the subject of diversity.
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Richard J. Lobron
,
ESI Senior Advisor
was appointed to the position of Professor of Practice at Penn State Altoona.
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We are very pleased to welcome
Michael Golden
back as an ESI senior advisor. Michael A. Golden is experienced with financial, and operational matters in the private, public and non-profit sectors.
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ESI staff and interns went for a bike ride! On July 24, ESI Associate Director
Gabrielle Connor
guided staff members on a bike tour of our client project sites. ESI interns Sydney Lodge, Theo Herrin, Alaina Barca, and Matthew DeCesare made presentations of the projects throughout the tour.
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ESI President
Richard Voith
and ESI Associate Director
Brooke Queenan,
board members of
Philadelphia Youth Basketball
(PYB), are proud to announce that PYB won $200k from the Philadelphia Foundation. The competitive grant was awarded by popular on-line voting and we thank all who participated in helping PYB win!
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News from the Lab
We recently launched our quarterly newsletter,
Thoughtnomics
. The name aptly describes ESI ThoughtLab's mission: to deliver high-impact thought leadership through applied economics and advanced analytics.
The goal of this newsletter is to demonstrate how to increase the value of your thought leadership by applying innovative economic analysis. Through this newsletter, we plan to inform you of our evidence-based research initiatives, share thought leadership ideas from our clients, and examine top-of-mind issues for business and government leaders. Check out the
first edition of Thoughtnomics.
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US-China Research
ANBOUND published,
Prospects of the Capital Market After A Suspension of U.S.-China Trade War
which argues that
the integrity and credibility of the capital market has been temporarily restored due to a short-term suppression of U.S.-China trade war in a period of excess capital and less-restrictive global liquidity. In the long run, however, we will need to maintain geo-economic, economic and geopolitical stability, all of which are important factors that determines the growth of capital markets.
Read
ANBOUND Newsletter
to l
earn more about Chinese think thank ANBOUND's research and analysis of current economic events affecting China, United States, and the world.
Contact ESI
to find out about our partnership with ANBOUND.
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Coming Soon from ANBOUND
China Observation
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Our partner,
ANBOUND
, a Beijing-based multinational independent think tank, is developing a publication for a United States audience.
China Observation
will provide an independent window into the Chinese marketplace and help the world to understand the rapidly evolving Chinese economy and the implications of that evolution for the US and the world.
We are excited to introduce you to
China Observation
as it will be a platform for engagement covering issues that affect the U.S., China, and the world. Prior to launch, we are offering you the opportunity to preview it free of charge.
Like what you see? We want your thoughts, tell us what topics you would like covered, and let us know where you currently get your US-China news.
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The Exit Interview: Reflection from Summer 2019 Interns
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A Snapshot of University City and Future Expectations
by Matt DeCesare
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The Path to a Hyperconnected City
by P
rofessionals and Thought Leaders
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What Makes Energy Policy so Important?
by
David Boonin
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At its 15-year mark, we applaud
Campus Philly
for its role in increasing the number of college-educated people living in Philadelphia. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to our clients who were awarded RACP funding!
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