Economic Development
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The year is 1976. The economy has fallen flat for most Americans. An oil crisis abroad has strained budgets at home. Technology is rapidly changing work, and pollution is a growing threat. Racial and economic inequality is underlying all of it.
What does it take to turn a sports and convention corridor into a destination people seek out every day? Downtown Phoenix already has the anchors: the Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, and Mortgage Matchup Arena. The challenge is turning those event-driven spikes into consistent, everyday activity. Alongside design lead Multistudio, HR&A supported the City of […]
We’re proud to have supported Stanford University in launching a new website, “Contributing to the Regional Economy,” which tells the story of how Stanford’s research, innovation, and operations drive positive economic and social impact. What you’ll find on the site: • Stanford’s role in the regional economy and workforce • Impacts on housing, local […]
What does it take to transform fragmented municipal land use data into a unified, statewide planning framework? On behalf of the Rhode Island Division of Statewide Planning (RIDSP), HR&A Advisors partnered with Go Consulting Services to advance the Land Use 2050 Data Services project — a critical step in preparing Rhode Island for growth, conservation, […]
HR&A is excited to welcome Drex Owusu to our Board of Directors. Drex is a dynamic leader at the intersection of education, economic development, and civic engagement. His experience aligns with HR&A’s continued growth in Texas and our efforts to deepen the firm’s leadership and impact. Drex’s career reflects a consistent commitment to catalyzing economic […]
Land values around many campuses are climbing faster than HBCUs can capitalize on them. My first visit to a Historically Black College or University was to Howard University during its famous homecoming celebrations. I was visiting as a student from UC Berkeley, newly initiated into my fraternity, and I was immediately embraced by my brothers […]
Last month, HR&A Advisors was in İzmir, Türkiye to lead Workshop 1 of the İzmir Metro Project III: Corporate Development Programme (CDP) + Land Value Capture (LVC) Study. This workshop marked a major milestone, closing the inception phase and launching the project’s diagnostic and analytical work over the next 12 months. About the Project The […]
HR&A Advisors conducted a comprehensive economic impact analysis for the Building Trades Employers’ Association (BTEA) examining how New York’s absolute liability insurance standard affects construction costs across the state. Drawing on proprietary data from 32 sources including leading developers, general contractors, and public agencies such as the MTA and NYC School Construction Authority, the analysis […]
We’re proud to welcome three new Partners to HR&A’s leadership: Sarah Solon, Ignacio Montojo, and Erin Lonoff. Each brings a unique perspective and deep expertise that will help shape the future of our firm and the communities we serve. We sat down with each of them to discuss their paths to partnership, the trends they’re […]
We sat down with Partner Erin Lonoff to discuss why housing affordability is driving Midwest growth, the role of millennials in the future of mission-driven real estate, and her path from Intern to Partner at HR&A. Erin also shares how her diverse work focusing on the intersection of real estate and public policy helps her […]
With a history of leading transit-oriented development, resilience, and public-private partnership projects, new HR&A Partner Ignacio Montojo sat down with us to discuss America’s infrastructure delivery crisis, the changing landscape of public-private partnerships, and how HR&A bridges the gap between financial models and the complex realities of building large-scale projects. If you had unlimited resources […]
The City of East Palo Alto has officially adopted its Economic Development Strategic Plan, a milestone in efforts to support homegrown businesses, attract new investment, and position the City as “investment ready,” as stated in Palo Alto Online. Over the past year, HR&A and engagement partners, Kearns & West, st, conducted in‑depth economic development research […]
