About Us...
A Service Company
Coley/Forrest, Inc.
is an economics consulting firm that was established in 1981. The firm advises
governments, special districts, developers, asset managers, investment bankers,
private firms and non-profit organizations regarding issues related to economic
feasibility, development strategies, public/private partnerships, public
finance, and fiscal impacts.
We help clients evaluate the fiscal impacts and economic
implications of alternative development approaches, structure and negotiate
innovative solutions, and create achievable plans that add value to the public,
private and nonprofit sectors. Our approach is collaborative, precise,
cost-effective and creative.
Our Business Practice
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Viable public and public/private
techniques to finance desired capital improvements, including transportation,
parking, parks, open space, recreation, schools, fire stations, drainage and
other improvements;
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Economic forecasts of population,
housing and employment for regions and metropolitan areas;
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Real estate feasibility analyses
for developers, asset managers, districts, pension funds and local governments,
which identify market potential for specific parcels or general areas of concern;
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Expert witness testimony regarding
market feasibility and public finance in eminent domain and district bankruptcy
cases;
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Informal public/private sector
“mediation" and innovative solutions regarding public finance and economic
development issues;
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Fiscal evaluation and fiscal impact
analyses for local governments and districts on a case by case or jurisdiction
wide basis;
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Revenue projections for general
fund (property tax, sales tax, real estate transfer tax, etc.) and enterprise
fund (tap fees and user fees) accounts for governments and investment bankers;
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Economic development plans of
action that propose specific and specialized approaches to accomplish desired
economic development objectives.
Visit Practice Areas for a
detailed list of work experience for Clients.
For further information contact Jean Townsend:
info@coleyforrest.com |
