Services

Did a policy or project work, for whom, and at what cost?

Before-and-after and comparison-group studies of projects, programs and regulations, using survey, administrative and monitoring data.

How will a transport investment or rule change the way people travel?

Transit, walking and cycling, parking, complete streets, automated vehicles and accessibility, including what these choices mean for energy use and emissions.

How do transit, schools and land rules show up in property values and housing markets?

Property value effects of transit and public services, housing market regulation and land supply, and what they mean for value capture.

Which local climate and environmental policies work, and why do some cities adopt them?

Local climate action, emissions and urban form, air quality and environmental transparency, with attention to how local governments adopt and carry out policy.

• Evaluation reports

  Methods, findings and limits, written for decision makers, with technical appendices for reviewers.

• Policy memos

  Short memos that lay out the options, the evidence and the trade-offs for a pending decision.

• Briefings

  Presentations for boards, councils and leadership teams, with time for questions.

• Staff workshops

  Training on evaluation methods and the research evidence for planning and policy staff.

1. A short call

   Talk through the decision, the timeline and the data you already have.

2. A written proposal

   Scope, deliverables, schedule and budget, agreed before work begins.

3. Analysis and delivery

   Regular check-ins while the work is underway, then the report or memo and a briefing for your team.