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Berkeley, CA 94705

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About Brion Economics

Aerial view of Menlo Gateway Project
Menlo Gateway Project, Menlo Park by Bohannon Development Company, Heller Manus Architect

Brion Economics Inc. (BEI) provides realistic, insightful, and savvy analysis of new development projects, planning studies, and public policy throughout California. Joanne Brion founded the firm in 2000, conceived as a nimble and responsive group that can scale up or down to match the assignment and clients’ needs and resources.

BEI has become well known in the field, with projects coming mainly through client referrals or from consultants the firm has collaborated with over the years.

Philosophy

The firm’s bottom line is contributing to the public good, as well as supporting the principles of new urbanism, sustainable development, and neighborhood livability. “It’s really all about balance,” says Joanne. “We believe careful listening and skillful consensus building leads to an outcome that works for everyone.”

Who we serve

Brion Economics Inc. assists cities and counties in working with developers, community groups, and neighborhoods. The goal is to help invested parties understand the economic opportunities and constraints, and aid in generating practical and beneficial development plans and policies.

For the private sector, the firm helps create fiscally sound development proposals and assists in the entitlement process. Services also include advice on financial issues relating to growth, development, environmental review, and land use.

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Types of projects

The firm provides customized analyses to shape projects and planning studies in the form of:

  • fiscal impact studies
  • development impact fee nexus studies
  • case studies and white papers
  • child care analyses
  • market and financial assessments
  • public policy evaluations

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"The 2022 Needs Assessment was ambitious" “The 2022 Needs Assessment was ambitious – including parent and workforce surveys, supply and demand analysis at the county and city level, and multiple economic analyses such as articulating a living wage for child care educators – and Brion Economics delivered! Joanne clearly communicated the timeline and budget to keep the project on track. The needs assessment will be invaluable to our community. We would happily work with Joanne and the Brion Economics team again.” ~ Sarah Kinahan, Coordinator, Child Care Partnership Council, San Mateo County Office of Education

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