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
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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