Public Sector

City of Elgin, Illinois

Problem:
Financial assistance to Wal-Mart Supercenter and Sam's Club.

Solution:
Foresast Wal-Mart Supercenter and Sam's Club retail sales and sales taxes and allocate alternative portions to the City and Wal-Mart. Also, determine impacts upon existing retailers.

Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority - Chicago, Illinois

Problem:
Redevelopment possibilities for Navy Pier in Chicago

Solution:
Market feasibility analysis of commercial, Entertainment, recreational, tour boat development possibilities.

City of Chicago

Problem:
The impact of stadiums on downtown areas

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

Village of Addison, 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.

Village of Franklin Park, 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.

Village of Barrington, 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

Village of Arlington Heights, 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.

City of Park Ridge, Illinois

Problem:
How to improve a community’s downtown area

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

City of St. Charles, Illinois

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.

Brookfield Planning Department, Brookfield, Wisconsin

Problem:
Industrial and office development possibilities

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

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