ESI is currently working with a number of clients on a wide variety of projects:
- Arizona Regional Economic Development Foundation – AREDF received an EDA grant to identify ways to facilitate new technology based entrepreneurship in Cochise County. ESI was retained to prepare a countywide technological asset map, solicit stakeholder input, and conduct meetings to discuss collaboration and service delivery.
- Mesa Transit Oriented Development Market Analysis – The City of Mesa, in partnership with Valley Metro and the City of Tempe is in the initial stages of planning to extend streetcar operations into west Mesa. ESI will be conducting a market analysis on the study area and preparing station assessments to screen for high capacity transit readiness and development potential.
- City of Buckeye – on call retainer to prepare fiscal and economic impact analysis on a broad array of economic development projects, including Jackrabbit Crossing, Village Grove, Five Below, Funko, Verrado Marketplace and a resort hotel.
- San Tan Valley Study, Arizona State Land Market Comparison Report
- Maricopa County General Plan Update – Sub consultant to Michael Baker International to prepare an analysis of the regional economy and identify opportunities and constraints relative to economic development.
Upcoming events that you will find ESI
- CALED Annual Conference, Ontario, CA, May 7-9, 2025
- ULI Spring Meeting, Denver, CO, May 12-14, 2025
- IEDC Annual Conference, Detroit, MI, September 14-17, 2025
Other News
Judie Scalise was reappointed to serve on the ULI Placemaking Product Council and Arizona Adaptive Reuse Infill & Revitalization (AIR) Local Product Council.