BAE Urban Economics is an award-winning urban economics and public-benefit real estate development consulting practice.
Since 1986, we have served more than 2,500 clients including public agencies, non-profit organizations, and private developers throughout the US.
All of our work is led by seasoned experts, who are responsible for project direction and internal quality control.
BAE’s experience ranges from statewide policy studies, to strategic plans, to development projects.
Our services include feasibility studies, strategic planning, revitalization, public-private transactions, public financing, fiscal and economic impacts analyses, and development advisory services.
We have extensive work experience in:
- Affordable and Workforce Housing
- Downtown, Corridor, and Neighborhood Revitalization
- Economic Development
- Innovation, Arts and Cultural Districts
- Market and Financial Feasibility Studies
- Parks, Open Space and Agriculture
- Public Finance, Economic Impacts, Fiscal Impacts, and Community Benefits
- Public-Private Partnerships and Transactions
- Sustainability and Climate Change
- Transit-Oriented and Equitable Development
BAE’s passion about the “triple bottom line” of sustainable economics, equity, and environment makes us unique among urban economists. We believe that there are practical solutions to urban issues which will achieve this triple bottom line, and that consideration of environmental impacts and social benefits is as important as financial returns.
Our company has practiced this same philosophy since our inception, with intentional investments in our staff and workplaces to foster creativity and a commitment to excellence. We have pioneered the use of survey research to target urban housing products, created innovative GIS tools for smart growth planning, and provided real estate advisory services to some of the largest revitalization and sustainable development efforts in the US. We have also worked on more than 50 TOD strategies and plans, as well as award-winning sustainable regional plans.
BAE is certified as an MBE, SBE, or DBE by numerous public agencies.
The BAE difference shows: We have earned more awards for excellence than any other firm in our field, our core staff has averaged more than 15 years each with the company, and our clients have retained us repeatedly over our 28-year history.
BAE has staff members in five offices including San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington DC.