We provide clear analysis of permitting, rents, home prices, and vacancies to help cities and mission driven partners make informed decisions. Our work supports plans and feasibility studies with insights that expand housing supply, protect renters, and guide equitable, community focused growth.

From special events and ballot measures to major capital projects, we quantify the economic ripple effects—jobs created, tax revenues generated, and community-level benefits. We also model the fiscal impacts to help governments and organizations understand the budgetary implications of their decisions.

We analyze disparities across race, income, gender, age, and geography to uncover who benefits—and who’s left behind. Our equity-focused demographic studies support inclusive policymaking, equitable funding allocation, and community-rooted program design.

We deliver real-time labor market intelligence—helping unions, workforce boards, and training providers align strategies with the evolving needs of workers, industries, and regions. Our research supports both immediate decision-making and long-term workforce development planning.

We produce sophisticated geospatial analyses and maps that make trends visible—whether it’s housing production by neighborhood, infrastructure access gaps, or underutilized public land. Our spatial work supports scenario modeling, site selection, and public transparency.

Hilgard helps public agencies and nonprofits assess what’s working and what isn’t. We design and implement evaluations that are methodologically sound, equity-informed, and focused on learning—not just compliance.

We help clients plan for uncertainty and test what’s possible. Our feasibility work ranges from small-site housing production to large-scale development scenarios, accounting for land use policy, infrastructure constraints, and market dynamics.

We help governments, agencies, and mission-driven organizations understand how public dollars are raised, allocated, and spent. Our work supports informed decision-making by providing clear, data-driven insights into budget trends, structural challenges, and fiscal impacts. Whether evaluating service delivery costs, forecasting long-term liabilities, or identifying opportunities for more equitable investments, we bring clarity and credibility to complex public finance questions.