Public Sector Assignments

Problem: 
Identifying and analyzing the needs of every neighborhood in Chicago.

Solution: 
Largest neighborhood needs strategy analysis conducted in the United States by a consulting firm.

Client: 
City of Chicago - Office of the Mayor

Problem:
The market for a new major regional shopping complex in downtown Charleston, West Virginia

Solution: 
Downtown revitalization and store potential analysis.

Client: 
City of Charleston, West Virginia and Forest City Enterprises, 
Cleveland, Ohio

Problem:
The feasibility of redeveloping the "Mercado," a Mexican market, in downtown San Antonio, Texas

Solution: 
Market potential and financial feasibility study.

Client: 
The San Antonio Redevelopment Agency -San Antonio, Texas

Problem:
Development Possibilities of Cleveland's Lake Front at North Coast Harbor

Solution: 
Market feasibility study of recreational and commercial demand including two new museums.

Client: 
North Coast Harbor Development Corp. 

Problem:
The market for industrial park development within the City of Chicago.

Solution: 
Industrial market analysis of potential for industrial development in Chicago.

Client: 
Economic Development Department - City of Chicago

Problem:
United States Postal Service needed site selection and real estate services.

Solution: 
Selection, analysis, appraisal, and real estate services for over 
100 sites.

Client: 
United States Postal Service

Problem:
Concession space needs and rental analysis at O'Hare International Airport.

Solution: 
An analysis present and future commercial space requirements, 
rents and lease conditions at O'Hare for both current and future 
terminal buildings.

Client: 
Department of Aviation - City of Chicago

Problem:
Railroad relocation and consolidation - Northern Indiana

Solution: 
Economic, social and financial impact studies, including cost/benefit determinations.

Client: 
Federal Highway Administration

Problem:
Lack of land fill sites and the alternative solutions to waste and garbage management

Solution: 
Analysis of Chicago's garbage supply, recycle possibilities, and the market for byproducts.

Client: 
Department of Public Works - City of Chicago

Problem:
The impact of stadiums on downtown areas

Solution: 
Survey of existing stadiums in or near downtown areas throughout the country.

Client: 
Department of Public Works - City of Chicago

Problem:
Redevelopment possibilities for Navy Pier in Chicago

Solution: 
Market feasibility analysis of commercial and recreational development possibilities.

Client: 
Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority - Chicago, Illinois

Problem:
Industrial and office development possibilities

Solution: 
Industrial and office absorption analysis and financial feasibility study.

Client: 
Brookfield Planning Department, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Problem:
The amount of retail space and what types that should be permitted in a community

Solution:  
Resident shopping habits and preferences survey, market feasibility analysis, and future supportable demand projections.

Client: 
City of St. Charles, Illinois

Problem:
How to improve a community’s downtown area

Solution: 
Market and development analysis of mixed-use development possibilities.

Client: 
City of Park Ridge, Illinois

Problem:
Future of retailing and retail sales revenues in the Village and analysis of individual retail complexes.

Solution: 
Market evaluation, merchant surveys, retail sales forecasts, determination of market needs, financial implications, redevelopment assistance programs, and actions required for both individual complexes and the Village as a whole.

Client: 
Village of Arlington Heights, Illinois

Problem:
Improvement mechanisms to generate increased retailer interest and retail sales in Barrington, specially in light of a proposed fashion mall in North Barrington. Also, the market for additional market potential for office space, hotels, and light industrial uses.

Solution: 
The preparation of both a short- and long-term development and redevelopment strategy for the Village, including both market and physical requirements.

Client: 
Village of Barrington, Illinois

Problem:
Market feasibility for development and redevelopment of commercial and residential facilities.

Solution:  
An economic plan to redevelop the downtown commercial district; strengthen the existing community shopping centers; reduce commercial blight; and revitalize residential and commercial areas.

Client: 
Village of Franklin Park, Illinois

Problem:
The market for 40-screens and over 8,000 seats in the Village.

Solution:  
A definitive evaluation of theater demand, in contrast to theater supply.

Client: 
Village of Addison, Illinois

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