Economic Development

NP has a unique approach to economic development. In our view, economic development is much more than real estate development; it’s the result of a robust, growing business sector. We start with a basic understanding of how businesses make investment decisions and the key success factors needed to build a competitive product or service. We break this knowledge into component pieces that align with areas that public policy can influence.

Our services include:

Housing studies
Market studies
Municipal plans
Place branding
Regional economic development strategy
Regulatory plans
Industry growth strategies
Tourism development
Workforce development strategy

We work in many geographies and places including:

Brownfields
Destination communities
Downtowns and Main Streets
Industrial areas
Innovation Districts and Technology Centers
Cities, towns, regions and states
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) areas
Transportation corridors
Waterfronts

PROJECT SNAPSHOT:
Grand Rapids Forward
Downtown Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids Forward is a plan and investment strategy that leverages the Grand River to spur the next generation of growth in the city's downtown. NP served as an economic advisor to the project with a focus on workforce development, retail dynamics and entrepreneurial activity. The International Downtown Association (IDA) recognized the project with a Pinnacle Award - the industry's highest honor - for its effort to build racial equity and opportunity in the downtown.

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