Massachusetts Smart Growth Toolbox. As part of a team of consultants, participated in the development of a Smart Growth Toolbox for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. Developed the transit-oriented development section of the toolbox, and provided input into several other areas of the toolbox. Case Study: Projects that Combine Affordable Housing and Open Space Protection. For the Citizens' Housing and Planning Association, researched Massachusetts examples of projects that combine the development of affordable housing with the preservation of open space. Highlighted projects utilize a wide range of techniques and innovative strategies to achieve these oft-times competing goals. Prepared a Power Point presentation documenting study results, which can be viewed here. Tools for Ecosystem Protection. For the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management: North Shore, prepared the C-O-A-S-T Tool box to document several land use planning and resource management models and strategies designed to mitigate the impact of development on natural resources and ecosystems. These include strategies to reduce the impacts of new subdivisions on both resources and infrastructure, networking and training programs for local officials and technical staff, introduction of coastal access issues in the classroom, and water quality and protection initiatives. Impacts of Congestion and Highway Limitations on the Oregon Economy. As part of a team working for the Oregon Business Council, in association with Associated Oregon Industries, the Port of Oregon, Oregon Department of Transportation and the Westside Economic Alliance, contributed to research on the impacts of highway congestion and highway limitations on the Oregon economy. Conducted interviews with fifteen businesses to document their reliance on alternative ground transportation systems, and identify how congestion, travel time uncertainty, and limited access affect costs and profits. The research showed that increasing reliance on intermodal transportation and international trade has made firms more susceptible to negative impacts from transportation system limitations. Tools for Assessing the Potential Economic Impact of Highway Investments. As part of a team of consultants working for the national Strategic Highway Research Program, conducted research to develop an interactive, searchable database to help transportation professionals accurately assess the economic potential of highway projects. Responsible for extensive case study research that forms the basis of this national database. Economic Impacts of the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project. As part of a team working for the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, researched the impacts of the Central Artery/Third Harbor Tunnel Project on South Boston and parcels along the Rose Kennedy Greenway. Compared development trends in the Copley Square area after tunneling of the Turnpike through the Back Bay with current and expected land development trends in the area around the Central Artery. Economic Impacts of the Closure of a Highway Interchange. As part of a consulting team working for the Ohio Department of Transportation, conducted case studies of ramp and interchange closures around the country to identify the likely economic impacts of such closures in Cleveland. Economic Impacts of Highway Interchanges. As part of a team of consultants for PennDOT, researched the economic impacts of new highway interchanges in seven U.S. locations. The results of the research were used to identify the potential impacts of a new interchange between Interstate I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bucks County, PA. Case Studies of the Impacts of Transportation Projects on Local Economic Development. For the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), conducted case studies of the economic impacts of major transportation construction projects on neighborhoods, cities, and regions to be used for preparing construction guidelines for the Central Artery/Tunnel project in Boston. Conducted similar studies for the MBTA for the Authority’s Orange Line expansion project. Case Study of Successful Regional Economic Development Efforts. As part of a consulting team working for the Appalachian Regional Commission, researched the economic development programs in place in Chautauqua County, New York. The case study is part of a series of case studies aimed at helping other Appalachian regions pursue successful economic development efforts.