Economic Impact Analysis | Benefit/Cost Analysis | Program Evaluation | Market Analysis

Economic Development Research Group (EDR Group) - advancing the state-of-the-art in measuring economic development performance, impacts and opportunities. We provide research, consulting services and software relating to the economic and development implications of:

• Transportation and Infrastructure Investment - including roads, airports, marine ports, railroad facilities and public transportation;
• Energy Programs and Projects - including renewable energy generation and distribution facilities, and energy efficiency programs;
• Economic Development Programs and Strategies - including industry targeting, commercial and industrial development, and competition benchmarking.

EDR Group has earned a reputation for unsurpassed technical expertise and leadership through three mechanisms:

Focus - We specialize in understanding effects of infrastructure and investment programs on economic development.

Innovation - Our state-of-the-art tools, methods and guidance documents are widely used throughout North America.

Insight - Our work directly supports policy, planning and investment decision-making.