From Analysis to Strategy
Research, analysis, and strategies for planning and economic development
At Harpswell Strategies, LLC, our commitment to client success is rooted in a collaborative approach and personalized solutions.
We pride ourselves on delivering actionable insights and creative strategies tailored to the unique needs of each client.
By combining data-driven analysis with practical experience, we help our clients navigate challenges and seize opportunities in an ever-evolving economic landscape.
REVITALIZATION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES
- Revitalization strategies for neighborhoods, corridors, downtowns, and transit station areas
- Transit-oriented development strategies
- Financial / gap-closing strategies for catalytic development projects
- Infrastructure financing strategies
PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS
- Economic and fiscal analysis in support of equitable growth strategies and policies
- Quantifying development potential for zones, corridors, neighborhoods, business districts, downtowns, and transit station areas
- Legislative and budget analysis
- Strategic planning
OWNER/DEVELOPER REPRESENTATIONS
- Developer solicitation and selection
- Joint development agreement negotiation
- Quantifying the costs of public benefits and development exactions
- Government affairs representation on tax, tax credit, adequate public facilities, and other legislation affecting real estate concerns
IMPACT ANALYSIS
- Economic impact analyses and economic contribution studies in support of current development projects, institutional clients, and trade/industry groups
- Economic impact analyses related to legislation and public budgets
- Fiscal and budget impact analysis
- Tax increment financing analysis
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, INTERIM STAFFING, AND FRACTIONAL STAFFING
- Providing technical assistance to municipalities and community non-profits on planning, economic development, grant applications, and policy development
- Temporary staffing to stabilize municipal clients during staffing transitions
- Fractional staffing to supplement and support in-house planning and economic development staff