Economic development
What role does technology play in modernizing economic development initiatives?
How can economic development strategies enhance long-term urban prosperity?
How can public-private partnerships be leveraged to maximize economic impact?
UrbanSense's Economic Development Services are crafted to help communities, organizations, and governments foster sustainable growth and prosperity by integrating technology, policy, and community needs.
OUR APPROACH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PLANNING FOR URBAN SPACES
We focus on creating integrated solutions that bridge digital and physical spaces, fostering innovation ecosystems that attract businesses, residents, and visitors. Our collaborative process ensures that every step—from discovery to implementation—is tailored to maximize impact, align with stakeholder goals, and deliver measurable results.
Conduct focus groups, surveys, and insight reports to uncover valuable perspectives.
Discovery
Design
Conduct peer and landscape analysis, operational assessments, and prioritize initiatives.
Define evaluation criteria, scope initiatives, and determine technical requirements.
Assessment
Provide actionable implementation tasks and measurable evaluation metrics.
Roadmap
OUR WORK
client success stories
Feasibility Assessment for Nihonbashi, Tokyo
Technology Master Plan for The Underline
Hudson Yards Playbook
WHY IT MATTERS
The Importance of Strategic Economic Development in Urban Growth
As urban centers evolve, integrating economic development strategies with technological innovation becomes crucial.
$1.25T
Digital transformation initiatives have the potential to unlock up to $1.25 trillion in additional market capitalization across Fortune 500 companies.
Deloitte, Unleashing Value from Digital Transformation, 2023
90%
of companies that consistently meet or exceed their financial goals have a well-defined and actively managed strategic plan.
Harvard Business Review, Analysis of high-performing organizations, 2023
92%
of U.S. mayors say economic development is a top priority, with a growing focus on innovation districts and small business ecosystems.
Boston University Initiative on Cities, Menino Survey of Mayors, 2022
HOW IT HELPS
Benefits of Digital master planning
Accelerate transformation by bridging infrastructure investment with tech-forward, community-based planning.
Maximize ROI by targeting value capture strategies and ensuring accountability through robust performance tracking.
Strengthen investment readiness with research-backed proposals, impact metrics, and public-private alignment.
Drive inclusive growth through smart industry building and workforce development programs.
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Policy research & analysis
Best practices, market insights, and data analysis to inform decisions and avoid common pitfalls.
Community engagement
In-depth user research, workshops, and surveys to co-create meaningful, user-driven solutions.
Project management
Efficiently managing and implementing projects from ideation to execution, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery.
Ready to shape the future with innovation-driven economic strategies?
Contact UrbanSense to discuss how we can help you achieve your goals.