Planning and Economic Development

Areas of Expertise Include

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  Economic Development

  SB Friedman excels in researching and analyzing various urban economic issues to inform economic development strategies, public policy and decision-making. We are at the forefront of tracking and developing new techniques to achieve economic development goals in urban, suburban and rural areas. We have developed plans for communities at varying…
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  Housing

  SB Friedman brings in-depth experience in conducting region- and community-wide housing needs analyses, and formulating housing strategies and policies. Our work builds upon our extensive experience in analyzing the market and financial feasibility of all types of residential development, including demand for market-rate and affordable housing.…
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  Planning

  SB Friedman brings a unique approach to planning assignments due to our extensive experience across the entire predevelopment process, from vision to deal.  Our firm is recognized for understanding both the public and private perspectives, allowing us to function as a "proxy developer." We regularly partner with planning firms on various efforts,…
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  Public Policy

  While every project is unique, our goals are consistent: strengthen economic opportunity, build fiscal sustainability, and increase high-quality options for living, working and playing within a community or region. Accomplishing this requires more than sophisticated data and analytical tools; it requires us to continuously learn about the…
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  Transportation & Land Use

  We understand the catalytic impact that transportation improvements can have on economic development, real estate markets, and the long-term competitiveness of a region or community. We synthesize transportation accessibility benefits, real estate market conditions, community planning efforts, and real estate economics to prepare forecasts and…
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