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September 2019 Newsletter
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In recent years, Center City Philadelphia has grown in its attractiveness and activity, bringing an increase in the number of pedestrians, transit riders, cyclists, and drivers of all types sharing its narrow street grid. Adding to the pressure is the emergence of ridesharing and online shopping deliveries which have put new kinds of demands on the grid. The resulting traffic congestion impacts residents throughout the city, costing them valuable time and limiting their ability to reliably access employment and amenities. Our report to SEPTA quantified the economic and social losses caused by traffic congestion.
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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.
Responses are due September 30.
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Econsult Solutions and Drexel University’s Lebow College of Business will present our 5th Annual Urban Economic Policy Conference: Smart Cities, Opportunity Zones, and Urban Economic Development on Friday, October 25th.
Register by clicking here.
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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 completing 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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ESI is Proud to Sponsor
King of Prussia District Breakfast
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Smart Infrastructure: Equitable Communities
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ESI is Proud to Host a Session
On the Table
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ANBOUND Pedestrian Oriented Development Forum
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ESI is Proud to Sponsor
Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania's Homes Within Reach Conference.
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Staff and Senior Advisor Updates
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We bid farewell to former Associate Director, Gabrielle Connor, who has left to pursue a graduate degree in Public Health at Drexel University.
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Robin Winston
was inducted into the Trinity High School Distinguished Alumni Hall of Fame, in recognition of his career accomplishments and support for his alma mater.
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Catherine Timko
will be speaking at
ICSC
Conference & Deal Making
on September 11th on retail attraction for communities. Ms. Timko is also marketing the disposition of
Fort Monmouth
. She is offering tours to interested investors and developers of future sites coming in the market.
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Steve Wray
, VP of Strategic Initiatives presented "SEPTA: A driver in the regional real estate economy"
at Transportation Management Association of Chester County's event, Aug 14.
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ESI staff and
North Broad Renaissance
volunteers hit the streets to talk with residents to get input on the North Broad Creative Space project. Pictured here are interns Theo Herrin, Kaitlyn MacLennan and Henry Corkran, with Senior Analyst
Jing Liu.
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News from the Lab
We recently launched the
Building a Hyperconnected City
webchat series. In the first episode, Senior Economist
Rebecca DeJoseph
summarizes preliminary findings from the study. Ms. DeJoseph highlights a list of global cities surveyed, gives a preview of the Hyperconnected Cities Index, and reveals preliminary rankings of the cities. Listen to the webchat by
clicking here
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US-China Research
ANBOUND published
Tracking the Evolution of Currencies
which asks the question, what the world's currencies will be like in the future. ANBOUND researchers believe geo-currencies will be the move of the future.
Read
ANBOUND's Newsletter
to l
earn more about their research and analysis of current economic events affecting China, United States, and the world.
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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 Next Phase of Telemedicine is Coming, is Philadelphia Ready?
by Kaitlyn MacLennan
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Labor Day Light Reads
by Lindsay Durkalec
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Youth Soccer in America: How Prohibitive Costs are Hurting the Game
by Theo Herrin
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How City Government can be more like Investment Banking
by Cori Packard Beasley
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August Featured Business Sector: Engineering
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ESI completed the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia's
Green City, Clean Waters
, a report on the impacts of their ambitious initiative with the Philadelphia Water Department that is investing in green stormwater infrastructure throughout Philadelphia.
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Our Economic Impact Study for
Visit Bucks County
was featured in
Bucks Local News
. Bucks County welcomed 8.15 million visitors in 2018 and reached a record-breaking $1.1 billion in total economic impact.
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