Economic & Planning Systems, Inc. (EPS) is a land economics consulting firm experienced in the full spectrum of services related to real estate development, the financing of public infrastructure and government services, land use and conservation planning, and government organizations.
EPS was founded on the principle that real estate development and land use-related public policy should be built on realistic assessment of market forces and economic trends, feasible implementation measures, and recognition of public policy objectives, including provisions for required public facilities and services.
Our objective is to provide our clients clear and effective guidance on real estate development and land use policy to support all phases of the urban life cycle.
Beneficial
Our consulting assignments contribute to building, sustaining, and restoring high quality urban environments, promoting social well-being, and preserving natural landscapes and ecological systems.
Client Oriented
Serving and retaining existing clients is our first priority. We seek to understand clearly our clients’ objectives and provide insightful analysis and advice that add value and achieve desired results.
Objective
Our consulting assignments provide objective and technically sound information that result in financially or policy-oriented plans and programs, client decision making, and successful negotiations.
Integrative
Our consulting assignments integrate the full dimensions of urban economics (real estate market economics, public economics, and public finance) in the context of the public policy arena and related decision making
Supportive
The creativity and productivity of our staff are enhanced by creating a supportive and enriching work environment and by encouraging staff to balance work with personal interests and family life.
Inclusive
We work in and for diverse communities, and our success in conducting assignments, building durable relationships, and achieving beneficial outcomes is enhanced by recognizing, valuing, and representing multiple perspectives and experiences.
Collaborative
The Firm has no divisions, departments, or territories. Staff members collaborate within and across offices and share information freely to improve individual performance and effectiveness and the overall performance of the Firm. A high level of collaboration is also sought with collegial consultants and client staff.
Since 1983, EPS has provided consulting services to hundreds of clients from the public, private, and non-profit sectors. We serve diverse geographies that includes projects in big cities, small towns, agricultural communities, tourist destinations and much more.