Key Themes

• Economic appraisal and modelling
• Planning & Development
• Housing
• Local Economic Development
• Transport
• Regional Development

Services & Products

• Baselining and benchmarking - using quantitative and qualitative research tools such as our LEAM (Local Economic Assessment Model) and economic susceptibility & resilience applications
• Economic appraisal - project appraisals and impact assessments including Green Book appraisals and cost-benefit analyses
• Economic modelling – incorporating scenario development and forecasting applications, including through our custom impact and policy simulation model, the REMI-Ecorys Model, to guide investment decisions.
• Evaluation and monitoring - we offer independent insights into the economy, efficiency, effectiveness and impact of interventions
• Feasibility studies - to support clients in identifying the need and demand for a proposed investment
• Funding support - we have excellent knowledge of funding opportunities
  available and have the ability to support strategic funding and case making
• Housing market assessments - young person housing research and options and private rental market research
• Advice and support to complete Regional Growth Fund bids that comply with the funding requirements and ensure the full benefits of your project are captured and clearly presented

Case Studies

Economic Appraisal of the Redevelopment of New Street Station
Client: AWM
Project Description: This study involved the preparation of a Green Book appraisal in relation to the proposed investment of £100m in this £½bn project as part of the process for securing Treasury appraisal.  The appraisal drew together and developed a range of assessment work on the transport, visual amenity and property market/regeneration aspects of a series of project options

Impacts of the Economic Downturn on West Midlands Housing Markets and Implications for Regional Housing Policy
Client: West Midlands Regional Assembly
Ecorys' work encompassed an extensive economic scenario development exercise directed at anticipating potential regional futures. The study also featured desk research and a programme of consultations to better explore likely scenario impacts on regional and sub-regional housing markets.

Evaluation of the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal
Client: Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
Ecorys conducted a longitudinal evaluation of the impact of the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal. In-depth case studies were carried out in 13 of the UK's most deprived local areas. Through a range of qualitative and quantitative research, the work generated constructive and practical advice on how to improve the design and delivery of the strategy.

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