NYC is gaining an entire new neighborhood
New York Post | May 30, 2016
A whole new city neighborhood comes to life Tuesday morning with the ribbon-cutting on the first tower over at Hudson Yards. That’s a whole neighborhood in the middle of Manhattan, some of the world’s most sought-after real estate. And we have ex-Mayor Michael Bloomberg to thank for it...
When complete, Hudson Yards will contribute $18.9 billion to the city—more than Iceland's GDP
Crain's New York | May 2, 2016
The company behind the $20 billion Hudson Yards development on Manhattan's West Side expects economic activity there to eventually rival the gross domestic product of Iceland, according to an analysis released Monday...
MSG Move Would Be a $5B Nightmare Dressed Like a Daydream: Transit Group
Commercial Observer | April 25, 2016
A report released today by the Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management suggests relocating the arena to a nearby location would cost upwards of $5 billion, take a particularly long time and become an urban planner’s worst nightmare...
BK is Home to More than 1M SF of Co-working Space: Report
The Real Deal | March 30, 2016
Whether it's called hacker space, a community lab or an arts-production office park, Brooklyn's co-working spaces already cover more than 1 million square feet, and the borough's got another 500,000-plus square feet in the pipeline...
New Report Issued Detailing the Rise of Downtown Brooklyn
Brooklyn Daily Eagle | February 23, 2016
For the past decade, Brooklyn — Downtown Brooklyn in particular — has been a hot commodity. More than $10 billion in private investments has flowed steadily into the borough and now there is a written blueprint...
The Best of Lower Manhattan is Yet to Come
New York Post | December 1, 2015
The Alliance for Downtown nailed it with a report it put out just before Thanksgiving on the district’s current healthy state and a future likely to see significant economic growth.….
Downtown Manhattan’s Economy Soars Past Pre-9/11 Figures: Report
AM New York | November 24, 2015
Downtown Manhattan’s economic rebound hit a major milestone, as the neighborhood’s private sector numbers are the highest they’ve been since 9/11, according to a study released Monday….
Surging Ahead: Lower Manhattan’s Economic Revival and What It Means for New York
Alliance for Downtown New York
This report covers the major advances in Lower Manhattan’s economy expected over the next five years as a result of post-September 11 investments and the area’s status as a burgeoning center for some of New York City’s highest value, most dynamic industries….
Tulane Creates $1 Billion for State Economy, Study Finds
The Times-Picayune | June 26, 2015
Tulane University generates about 11,800 direct and indirect jobs and creates a total economic impact of more than $1 billion in Louisiana, according to a study by the New York City-based economic consulting firm Appleseed. Most of that impact is concentrated in the New Orleans area…
Tulane University Economic Impact
Tulane University
Tulane University has long had a major impact on the economy of New Orleans and the Greater New Orleans area; and in the 10 years since the city and many nearby communities were devastated by the flooding that followed Hurricane Katrina, the university has taken on an even greater role...
Collaboration Between Notre Dame and Region Benefits Local Economy and University
University of Notre Dame | June 10, 2015
A study commissioned by the University of Notre Dame projects that new construction at the University will more than double to $237 million annually over the next three years, compared to an average of $95 million annually in recent years…
Stevens Institute Contributed $117 million to Hoboken’s Economy in 2014, Study Claims
Hoboken Patch | May 27, 2015
How much money did Hoboken’s Stevens Institute of Technology contribute to the local economy last year? According to a study conducted by Appleseed, a New York City-based economic consulting firm, the university was responsible for $117.2 million in city-wide economic output in fiscal year 2014…
Stevens Institute of Technology Identified as Major State Economic Driver
Stevens Institute of Technology | May 18, 2015
Hoboken, NJ – As Hoboken’s fourth-largest employer with 1,046 full- and part-time employees (excluding students), Stevens Institute of Technology was responsible for $117.2 million in city-wide economic output in fiscal year 2014, according to Appleseed, a New York City-based economic consulting firm…
Report shows Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s Research and Education Power Long Island, State Economies
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory | May 5, 2015
Cold Spring Harbor, NY – Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory’s (CSHL) direct and indirect impact on the Long Island and New York State economies are highlighted in a report released today by Appleseed…
Cold Spring Harbor Lab Expands as LI Economic Engine, Report Says
Newsday | May 4, 2015
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is playing a growing role in Long Island’s economy as it commercializes inventions and collaborates with other local research institutions, according to a report commissioned by the lab that is due out Tuesday.…
Editorial: What Kingston Can Learn from Savannah, Ga.
Kingston Times | October 21, 2014
Well, I’m back from my latest trip, which was to the stately and historic Southern city of Savannah, Ga. Founded by a man named Oglethorpe in 1733, Savannah today is a fetching, eminently walkable (good thing, considering all the shrimp and grits and biscuits and gravy I ate) and exquisitely preserved mix of buildings from a few different historical eras, interspersed with a lovely, live oak-festooned public square every couple of blocks or so…
As College Kids Return, So Does a Lot of Business
South Bend Tribune | August 10, 2014
SOUTH BEND — In less than two weeks, South Bend and Mishawaka retailers will be flooded by college students and their families. Restaurants and bars will see a boost in customers, dorm supplies from superstores will fly off the shelves and hotels will be booked solid. The craziness can mean only one thing — it’s back-to-school season…
Report Traces Port Authority’s Flaws to a Crumbling Business Model
New York Times | April 1, 2014
For years, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has been an easy target — a behemoth so politicized that its role in the lane closings at the George Washington Bridge last year is perhaps the scandal’s least surprising element…
Groundbreaking Report: Suburban Bus Systems Provide Multi-Million Dollar Boost to Regional Economy
Tri-State Transportation Campaign | December 17, 2013
A first-of-its-kind report commissioned by Tri-State Transportation Campaign and conducted by Appleseed, Inc. and New York University’s Rudin Center for Transportation Policy and Management, found that investment in Westchester County’s Bee Line and the Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) served as boons for each county’s economy in 2012…
Dooley: University of Rhode Island Plays Critical Role in State Economy
Providence Journal | November 2, 2013
SOUTH KINGSTOWN — The state’s largest institution of higher education is an “undervalued” economic asset, its president and promoter-in-chief says. “The University of Rhode Island is better than a lot of Rhode Islanders think it is,” said David M. Dooley, the institution’s 11th president…
URI Generated $726 Million in R.I. Economic Activity for FY 2012
Providence Business News | October 23, 2013
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island generated $726 million in statewide economic activity, supported an estimated 8,200 jobs and provided approximately $392 million in wages in fiscal 2012, according to a report released Wednesday by the URI Foundation…
URI Foundation Releases New Economic Impact Report
Economic Impact of the University of Rhode Island
University of Rhode Island | October 23, 2013
KINGSTON, R.I. –October 23, 2013 –The University of Rhode Island directly and indirectly generated $726 million in statewide economic activity, supported 8,200 jobs and provided $392 million in wages in FY2012, according to a newly released report, “The Economic Impact of the University of Rhode Island”...
University Bolsters Local Economy
The Observer | October 10, 2013
Notre Dame’s recently released 2013 Economic Impact Report indicates that the partnership between the University and local communities is evolving and thriving…
Study: Notre Dame has $1.1 Billion Impact Annually in County
South Bend Tribune | September 26, 2013
SOUTH BEND — What’s the University of Notre Dame worth to St. Joseph County? More than $1.1 billion a year, according to a report the university released Wednesday. Notre Dame commissions a comprehensive economic study about every five years, so officials can understand and monitor the university’s local impact…
Economic Impact Report Finds Growing Partnership Between ND and Region
University of Notre Dame | September 25, 2013
From a local restaurateur who chose Eddy Street Commons for his latest venture to a program that pairs University of Notre Dame entrepreneurial graduates with local mentors to save the city millions of tax dollars, a growing partnership between the University and its surrounding community is generating an economic boost for the region…
Independent Study Reports SCAD Economic Impact on the City of Savannah at $386 Million
Savannah College of Art and Design | September 13, 2013
SAVANNAH, Georgia – The Savannah College of Art and Design today released the results of an independent study conducted to analyze the economic impact of the university on the Savannah metropolitan area…
Savannah Dollar Impact Put at $386 Million
Savannah Morning News | September 12, 2013
From hair salons to art supply shops, Savannah businesses count the days each year until “harvest time” — the start of fall classes at SCAD and the influx of business it brings…
College Boosts Regional Economy More Than $300 Million Annually
Colorado Mountain College | April 5, 2013
An economic impact analysis of Colorado Mountain College shows that the college plays a substantial role in the Western Slope’s economy, demonstrates a significant return on investment and is poised to help the region recover from the current recession…
The Impact of Proposed “At Rest” Legislation on New York State’s Economy
New York Alliance of Fine Wine Wholesalers | March 22, 2013
During the 2012 legislative session, several bills were submitted to the New York State Legislature that would require that all alcoholic beverages being delivered to licensed retailers, restaurants and bars in New York State to be stored at a warehouse located within the state for not less than forty-eight hours before delivery...
YMCA’s Community Benefit: $54.9 Million
YMCA of Greater New York | March, 2013
Brown Releases Economic Impact Report
Brown University | November 19, 2012
A report released today by Brown University outlines Brown’s contributions to the local economy, including to the development of the knowledge-based economy through its nearly $180-million investment in research, patent generation, and startup creation…
Facing Facts on the Jobs NYC Needs
New York Post | February 23, 2012
Last week, Fresh Direct announced plans to move its operations from Long Island City to a new plant in the South Bronx, thanks in part to tax incentives and other benefits offered by City Hall. That means jobs for New Yorkers — but the city needs many morejobs, and it can’t afford subsidies for them all…
State’s Racetrack Casinos Have $2B Economic Impact
The Record News | February 19, 2012
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A study released this past week says the state’s nine racetrack casinos have a nearly $2 billion economic impact and account for more than 17,000 jobs…
Racino $2B Sure Thing
New York Post | February 17, 2012
New York has hit the jackpot with the stream of cash rolling in from the state’s nine racinos, including the new gambling parlor at Aqueduct Racetrack, according to a report released yesterday…
New Study Documents Broad Impact of Emory
Emory University | November 11, 2011
An independent study commissioned by Emory University shows that the nationally ranked research university is an important dynamo underpinning a strong economy and quality of life in Metro Atlanta and the State of Georgia…
Economic Impact of MICUA Colleges and Universities Tops $6.4 Billion
Maryland Independent College and University Association | February 10, 2011
Fifteen private, nonprofit colleges and universities in Maryland have a profound impact on the State’s economic vitality, according to an independent analysis conducted by Appleseed and released today by the Maryland Independent College and University Association (MICUA)…
Economic Impact
Johnson and Wales University
In the fall of 2010, JWU commissioned Appleseed from New York City to conduct an independent community and economic impact study for the Denver Campus. The conservative IMPLAM modeling system we chose — widely used in this type of analysis — is tailored to reflect the economic structure of each county in the US and updated annually based on industry and household spending data gathered by the US Bureau of Economic Analysis and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Tulane is New Orleans’ Largest Private Employer, Major Economic Driver, Study Says
Tulane University | April 7, 2010
A new study says Tulane, New Orleans’ nationally ranked major research university, is also the city’s largest private employer and a major economic driver in the region, accounting for approximately $920 million in annual economic activity and directly and indirectly creating 10,600 jobs throughout Louisiana…
Measuring Central Park Perks
Crain’s New York Business | May 31, 2009
It’s easy to take a public place like Central Park for granted, so the Central Park Conservancy wants to remind people—especially donors—how valuable it is…
Report Details University’s Major Economic Impact on Region, State
Princeton University | December 1, 2008
Princeton University is a major economic force in the region and state, boosting the New Jersey economy by more than $1 billion through construction activity, purchases of goods and services, taxes, visitor and student spending, and other financial contributions…
Ohio’s Top Research Universities Have $6.2 Billion Impact
University of Cincinnati | August 4, 2006
The study, a joint effort of the universities with Appleseed Inc., a New York-based consulting firm, revealed that the universities not only are among the state’s largest employers, but also contribute significantly to the economic health of their region and Ohio and produce much of the highly skilled workforce necessary for the state’s future prosperity…
Economic Impact Report Confirms Rensselaer’s Role as a “Major Regional Enterprise”
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute | July 29, 2003
Troy, N.Y. – Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a major and growing regional enterprise that is pumping nearly half a billion dollars into the state economy annually, according to an independent analysis released today by Institute President Shirley Ann Jackson...
Boston’s 8 Research Universities Provide $7B Annual Boost to the Regional Economy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology | March 11, 2003
BOSTON–Greater Boston’s eight research universities-magnets for talent and billions of dollars in investment-will play a key role in the region’s economic recovery by continuing to expand knowledge and technology that creates new industries and jobs, according to a study released today…
One of New York State’s Largest Centers of Scientific Research
Brookhaven National Laboratory
The technologies of tomorrow are tough to predict, but one thing is certain: innovation forms the foundation of a healthy economy. In an uncertain economic climate, the greatest opportunities for local, national, and global growth rest with the time-tested impact of large-scale research and development...
Impacting the Region’s Future
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
The history of the Institute is, and always has been, inextricably tied to that of the City of Troy and of the region — from the 19th century Industrial Revolution, to the late 20th century high technology boom, to the biotechnology and nanotechnology revolution in this young century...