"Joanne has been a delight to have on our professional team. First, she is incredibly insightful. Second, she knows her profession; she is extraordinarily competent. Third, she is a team player, no runaway ego, just solid thinking and advice."

~ Timothy Tosta, Attorney, Steefel, Levitt & Weiss

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Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in urban economics, Brion & Associates offers a realistic, insightful, and savvy approach that gets the job done—within budget and on time.

Our open-minded attitude embodies the essence of creative problem-solving: the ability to think outside the box. Our resources extend beyond economic analysis with the ability to communicate the big-picture perspective that our clients need, whether they are city decision makers, public staff, developers, or community members.

Because we are willing to work within our clients’ particular needs and resources, we can adapt the level of analysis to the issues and timeframe at hand. Brion & Associates presumes a win-win solution from the start, seeking outcomes which balance all aspects of opportunities and constraints. The public good is as important as the private bottom line. Good planning and development requires that both sides of the equation be thoughtfully and thoroughly addressed.

We tailor our work to the specific needs of each assignment, never approaching projects with a preconceived outcome in mind. Every situation offers a variety of views to consider, be they those of developers, agency staff, local governments, or the community. Similarly, we presume that every player brings something useful to the table, even if that precise contribution may be difficult to see in the midst of a conflict.

We identify a set of policy guidelines to set the framework of the analysis or a series of technical questions, as needed. These policy guidelines or technical parameters are then vetted with all parties before the analysis begins to further flesh out any unexpected issues.

Overall, we take the middle way, never presuming right and wrong. Our balanced, objective approach is flexible enough to address the unique issues posed by each project. We consider the resources of the client, the political challenges of the situation, and the ultimate audience of the work in crafting a creative solution that meets our clients’ exact needs. In general, we are dedicated to the principles of new urbanism, sustainable development, and neighborhood livability.

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