Economic Development

New York City has more jobs today than at any point in its history. And yet, one-third of its workers are earning less than they were before the pandemic. That tension sits at the heart of Making Growth Matter, a new report and interactive data dashboard HR&A Advisors released today with Association for a Better […]

This press release was originally posted by ABNY. NEW YORK, NY — June 11, 2026 — The Association for a Better New York (ABNY) and the New York City Employment and Training Coalition (NYCETC), with analysis by HR&A Advisors, today released Making Growth Matter: The Trends Shaping New York City’s Future of Work, a new […]

HR&A’s Summer Internship is a 10-week program that welcomes young professionals committed to tackling the complex challenges facing cities. Interns are active members of our project teams, contributing to a range of critical workstreams for our clients, including market analysis, case study research, economic modeling, and real estate pro forma preparation. Based across our offices, […]

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 […]