PC Past Projects

Any recommendations written on AI usage in 2026 should come with a prominent “work in progress” caveat. Of necessity and responsibility, consider that caveat initiated. The truth is that we are all still learning how to navigate a work reality where the AI option is perpetually whispering in your ear, “how much of this task

PC completed a Housing Needs & Supply Study for the City of Columbus, NE. The study evaluates current housing conditions, identifies gaps in the local housing market, and projects future housing demand. It includes an analysis of demographic and economic trends, residential construction activity, housing affordability, and the condition and availability of housing stock throughout

PC completed a program-level return on investment (ROI) analysis for the National FFA Organization, evaluating 37 individual programs to identify which perform strongest and where data systems need improvement to inform future investment decisions. This review supported the FFA Strategic Plan conducted by Schunk Moreland Strategies, and our team carefully outlined how programs align with

Data centers have become one of the most highly charged topics in communities across the country. From one perspective, there’s a need for data centers as our technology use increases and AI continues to advance. From another, residents are seeing increases in energy prices and are increasingly worried about not having enough water to support

In 2026, PC completed a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) feasibility study for a stakeholder group in southern Cochise County, Arizona. Our team evaluated demand for housing and services across the care continuum, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The study combined demographic and financial analysis, an inventory of existing facilities,

Our team conducted a feasibility and economic impact analysis for a proposed athletic facility within the Fort Myers/Cape Coral, Florida area in collaboration with Card and Associates (C&A). The Facility would be developed by C&A, which operates several similar facilities throughout the country. The intent of this report is to provide C&A and stakeholders in

PC assessed the legality of City of Idaho Falls’ impact fee regulations under the Idaho Development Impact Fee Act (IDIF). In our assessment we included merited and unmerited claims that could be made against it, as well as our proposed impact fee recalculations.

Supported by Cross Sector Consulting, LLP, and Points Consulting, LLC, Polaris MEP released the 2025 State of Manufacturing Rhode Island Report on March 30, 2026. The report provides a comprehensive look at the current landscape, and future outlook of Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry. For this project, our teams: The final report identifies major trends that are shaping manufacturing in

What Really is Economic Impact? The term “impact” is often used in community and economic development settings. “Impact” alone is one of those words you never want to see on a Pictionary card. It is simultaneously abstract and overly specific. When paired with “economic” (yet another loaded term that carries a crushing weight of baggage),

PC began working with the City of Fruita in June 2025 to conduct a joint Housing Needs Assessment (HNA) and Housing Action Plan (HAP) for the City. The report is designed to comply with both HNA and HAP requirements from SB24-174 and DOLA guidance. The City has taken a handful of actions already to combat