March, 2011
Information & Marketing Architecture ePortfolio
www.fourtheconomy.com
Information & Marketing ArchitecturePORTFOLIO:
For both private companies and public organizations, it is a crowded, noisy marketplace. Customers and stakeholders are bombarded with messages, images and impressions. Without an organized marketing and communications strategy, brands become diluted and marketing messages become unclear and inefficient. Fourth Economy examines the big picture surrounding our clients marketing and communications needs by placing ourselves in the most important position relative to your organization… your customer. We stay on the cutting edge of emerging marketing techniques, new and social media and creative information design practices to offer a fresh outlook to your business. We are not a marketing firm. We are strategists considering the big picture of your organization.
Many public organizations fail to recognize that, although they have differing missions, their business progression should be very similar to that of private industry. Fourth Economy takes into consideration each client’s growth stage and creates a customized plan using the services below for optimal marketing results. Each of the services listed below can be applied in any growth stage, however, generally are weighted differently for each stage and depend on desired needs/results.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
Brand Development & ManagementWe assist in developing key concepts necessary to build a strong brand from the ground up. This service includes creative design and ongoing management of image assets to build a consistent identity across multiple channels.
Message & Content DevelopmentMassaging a message for distribution and the medium used to communicate play important roles in desired effect. Understanding both ends of this spectrum, Fourth Economy remains on the cutting-edge of marketing and communication trends to create innovative strategies for implementation, analyze existing plans and/or manage campaigns to ensure information falls on attentive ears.
Customer Service AnalysisWe work to understand our clients’ approach to customers and provide a detailed analysis of complete customer experiences, noting areas of improvement against industry best practices. We help our public sector clients develop clean messages that articulate the value of the services being provided in both qualitative and quantitative ways.
Competitor StrategyThe reality of the economic recovery is that the strong have survived and the competition going forward will be intense. While we cannot eliminate the competition, we can gain a better understanding of how your competitors operate and provide solutions to strengthen market position.
Relationship BuildingThe cost to retain a customer is significantly cheaper and more valuable than finding new clients. Fourth Economy analyzes clients’ existing climate and recommends customer retention strategies to reinforce your credibility. Similarly the cost to maintain a primary funder of an organization is equally important. The message may be slightly deeper but the methods and frequency of communication should be the same for an organization-funder relationship as it is for a business-customer relationship.
Product Innovation StrategyStale bread can either be thrown out, or you can use it to make croutons. Products and ideas are the same way. We provide a quality analysis of client products and ideas and recommend innovation strategies and techniques to decommission an old idea, breathe life into a stale idea or launch a new idea.
Unbiased AdviceAt our core, the Fourth Economy team is an economic strategy firm and we offer Information & Marketing Architecture services because our clients need the assistance. We are not a big design firm or a print, video or web development firm, so we are not focused on recommending those types of services to our clients. Instead, we work with clients to tailor the best communications and messaging tools and identify the resources needed to execute on those plans.
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For additional information on the Mylan Classic identity, please contact:Chase McClain, Tournament Director
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Stylesheet
Name & LogosIn text format, the “Mylan Classic presented by CONSOL Energy” should always be represented as shown. In graphic format, any of the images below are appropriate, with preference given in the order shown. The Consol Energy mark should be used in all instances, unless directed/approved by Tournament Director. Reversed and single color marks should be used when necessary based on dictated design. Spacing around all aspects of the logo should be greater than or equal to the thickest portion of one of the swooshes.
Red - PinkPAN. 193 CHEX. #c72044RGB. 199 . 32 . 68CMYK. 16 . 100 . 72 . 4
AquaPAN. 298 CHEX. #00b5e6RGB. 0 . 181 . 230CMYK. 70 . 6 . 2 . 0
GoldPAN. 457 CHEX. #c6a62eRGB. 198 . 166 . 46CMYK. 24 . 31 . 100 . 1
Light BluePAN. 5493 CHEX. #8cabb0RGB. 140 . 171 . 176CMYK. 47 . 23 . 28 . 0
Dark AquaPAN. 5473 CHEX. #106470RGB. 16 . 100 . 112CMYK. 89 . 47 . 46 . 18
NeutralPAN. 482 CHEX. #ddcfb8RGB. 221 . 207 . 184CMYK. 13 . 15 . 27 . 0
ColorsThe following colors should be used to represent the Mylan Classic, where appropriate.
PRIMARY COLORS
FontsThe Mylan Classic logo is designed using the standard Mylan logo identity and Phoenix Script FLF with standard tracking.
Phoenix Script FLF
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Belt AquaPAN. 627 CHEX. #023334RGB. 2 . 51 . 52CMYK. 91 . 58 . 64 . 59
Fonts
The TechBelt logo is designed with Walkway Black using tracking of 50 and Walkway Semi Bold. The suite of Walkway fonts is suitable for use in materials. For those without the Walkway suite, or, for cross-functional use, Century Gothic and Trebuchet are adequate functional fonts when used alongside the TechBelt logo and identity.
Walkway BlackWalkway Semi BoldCentury GothicTrebuchet
In text format, TechBelt should be referenced as one word with capitalization as shown. In graphic format, any of the images below are appropriate, with preference given in the order shown. Vertical and reversed marks should be used when necessary based on dictated design.
For sizing, space should be maintained of at least 1/2 of the orb width completely surrounding the entire mark. In the example to the right, no text or portions of any other mark should appear within the box shown.
ElementsThe three bars seen below and at the top of this page may be used as an additonal identity element. Only the three colors represented here (Belt Aqua, Tech Green, Steel Gray) can be used, however it does not matter the order in which they appear. The bars must always appear horizontal and maintain a horizontal bleed off either the page or an object. They can be any size, but they must be in equal thirds (1:1:1 ratio). The area of this bar element (all three colors together) should be less than 1/10 of the object from which they bleed.
Tech GreenPAN. 371 CHEX. #5C6C2FRGB. 92 . 108 . 47CMYK. 63 . 39 . 100 . 25
Steel GrayPAN. 446 CHEX. #444444RGB. 68 . 68 . 68CMYK. 67 . 60 . 59 . 44
Cleveland BluePAN. 433 CHEX. #112220RGB. 17 . 34 . 32CMYK. 81 . 62 . 67 . 74
Akron BluePAN. 5477 CHEX. #4E696ARGB. 78 . 105 . 106CMYK. 71 . 46 . 51 . 20
Pittsburgh GoldPAN. 143 CHEX. #EAB024RGB. 234 . 176 . 36CMYK. 8 . 32 . 98 . 0
Youngstown GrayPAN. 424 CHEX. #727272RGB. 114 . 114 . 114CMYK. 56 . 48 . 47 . 14
For questions regarding the TechBelt identity, or appropriate design usage, please contact GSP Consulting Corp. at 412-765-1180 or [email protected].
TechBelt Project IdentityLogo development, color palette, font treatment, element design
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Grow Your Enterprise
Green Economy Solutions:Building the Green Future of Businesses, Nonprofi ts and Communities
First-movers and early adopters always capture a larger share of new and emerging markets. GSP Consulting believes that there are signifi cant opportunities for businesses, nonprofi ts and governments in the green economy. However, the benefi ts will only be awarded to those who understand the green marketplace, what funding sources are available and where their niche or competitive advantage exists. GSP’s multi-disciplinary approach and unique public and private sector perspective allows us to help our clients successfully navigate this emerging and ever-changing environment.
The GSP team works with a range of clients including: companies, nonprofi ts, associations, universities and governments every day to navigate the green marketplace. GSP designs sustainable development strategies, creates ground-breaking public policy and seeks sources of non-dilutive funding from federal, state and local governments to support clients. GSP professionals are entrepreneurs by nature and bring creativity and passion to work with your organization.
GSP helps clients by:
Funding acquisition for green initiatives and innovations Securing federal and state discretionary draw-downs Writing strategic federal and state grants Facilitating incentive development and negotiation Building partners and aligning assets
Planning place-based, green economic development strategies Analyzing how industries and strategies fi t into a regional green economy Incorporating sustainable best practices as part of comprehensive strategic plans Creating public-private partnerships to support green economic development
Public policy development and implementation Designing policy and leveraging political relationships Building relationships between traditional businesses and green economy leaders Spearheading grassroots lobbying to elevate clients’ issues
GSP is a trusted advisor having worked in a variety of green economy sectors including:
Advanced Manufacturing Clean and Alternative Energy Economic Development Collaboratives Higher Education Nonprofi t Organizations Real Estate Development State and Local Governments
GSP Consulting Corp.100 West Station Square DriveLandmarks Building, Suite 500Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Main: (412) 765-1180Fax: (412) 765-1480
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WHITE PAPER
12 Tips for SubmittingGrant Proposals:
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
By Tim Hindes, Grants Manager & Creative DirectorGSP Consulting, November 2009
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Parks & Recreation White PaperGraphic design, layout, photo assets
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GENERAL ANSI ASTM CHPS ISO LEED NSF Other*
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GENERAL INFORMATION AUDIT GENERAL PRODUCT CATEGORY CREATED BY PRODUCTS CERTIFIED MANUFACTURER
CERTIFICATION INFORMATIONCOMPLIANCE WITH STANDARDS
Cool Roof Rating CouncilAttribute: Roof CoolnessSystem: RatingAcronym: CRRCwww.coolroofs.org
Roo ng Cool Roof Rating Council
1,300+ $1,000 to $6,000 Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Score from 0 to 1
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Energy StarAttribute: EnergySystem: Label
www.energystar.gov
Appliances, Building products, Commercial food products, Home electronics, Of ce equipment, & Other commercial products
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
44,000+ No cost Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
FloorScore® Attribute: Indoor Air QualitySystem: Label
www.scscerti ed.com/gbc/ oorscore.php
Ceramic ooring, Laminate ooring, Linoleum, Rubber ooring, Vinyl, Wall base, & Wood ooring
Resilient Floor Covering Institute
44+ Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
GREENGUARD®
Attribute: Indoor Air QualitySystem: Label
www.greenguard.org
Bedding, Building products, Cleaning & maintenance products & systems, Electronic equipment, Furniture, Of ce equipment, & Visual display products
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute
200,000+ $10,000 to $40,000
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Children & Schools; Indoor Air Quality
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Green LabelAttribute: Indoor Air QualitySystem: Label
www.carpet-rug.org
Carpet Carpet and Rug Institute
Not available Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Label & Label Plus
Indoor Advantage™ Attribute: Indoor Air QualitySystem: Label
www.scscerti ed.com/gbc/indooradvantage.php
Furniture & seating systems & components Scienti c Certi cation Systems
290+ Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
Indoor Advantage™ GoldAttribute: Indoor Air QualitySystem: Label
www.scscerti ed.com/gbc/indooradvgold.php
Adhesives & sealants, Composite wood & agri- ber products, Doors, Flooring underlayment, Furniture & seating, Paints & coatings, Textiles & ber, & Windows
Scienti c Certi cation Systems
490+ Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
Recycled Material ContentAttribute: Recycled ContentSystem: Label
www.scscerti ed.com/gbc/material_content.php
Building products Scienti c Certi cation Systems
350+ Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Percentage
WaterSense®
Attribute: WaterSystem: Label
www.epa.gov/watersense
Residential & commercial plumbing products U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1,000+ Determined by EPA licensed certifying bodies
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
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Sustainable Attributes Veri cation and Evaluation™ Attribute: VariesSystem: Claim Veri cationAcronym: SAVEwww.saveprogram.icc-es.org/
All products International Code Council
2+ $5,000 Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
Varies
Sustainable Choice™Attributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cation
www.scscerti ed.com/gbc/sustainable_choice.php
Carpet Scienti c Certi cation Systems
110+ $15,000 to $25,000
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Silver, Gold & Platinum
140
National Sanitation FoundationAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: NSFwww.nsf.com
Carpet, Furniture, & Resilient Flooring National Sanitation Foundation
220+ Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Conformant, Silver, Gold, & Platinum
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CSA Sustainable Forest ManagementAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: CSA/FSMwww.csa-international.org/product_areas/forest_products_marking
Wood Canadian Standards Association (CSA) International
79.3 million hectares (out of 134.1 million hectares of Canadian forest)
Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Chain of Custody
Green Seal®Attributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cation
www.greenseal.org
Building products, Cleaners, Fleet vehicle maintenance, Lodging properties, & Paper & products
Green Seal 2,500+ $3,000 to $10,000
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
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Environmentally Preferable ProductsAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: EPPwww.scscerti ed.com/lcs/epp_products.php
Adhesives & sealants, Cabinetry & casework, Carpet, Composite panel products, Doors, Electric power generation, Flooring, Furniture, Paints, Renewable energy, Wall coverings, & Wood treatment technologies
Scienti c Certi cation Systems
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California GoldAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cation
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Carpet California Department of General Services
18+ Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Gold & Platinum
ID 140
Electronic Product Environmental Assessment ToolAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: EPEATwww.epeat.net
Desktop & laptop computers, Integrated systems, & Monitors
Green Electronics Council
1,000+ $1,500 to $90,000Annually
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Bronze, Silver & Gold
Forest Stewardship Council Certi cation©
Attributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: FSCwww.fscus.org
Wood, Paper, & Other wood products Forest Stewardship Council
13,000+certi cate holders
$2,000 to $4,000per location per year
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Forest Management, Chain of Custody, & Controlled Wood
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www.ecologo.org/en
Covers product sectors: Automotive, Building & construction, Cleaning & janitorial, Consumer, electricity, fuels & lubricants, Of ce furniture, Business, packaging & containers, & Paper; & Services in the Automotive and Printing sectors
TerraChoice Environmental Marketing Inc.
7,000+ $1,500 to $5,000 Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
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Copyright 2009 © Green Building Alliance
To download this latest version of this chart, visit us online at www.pa-greenbuildingproducts.org.
Cradle to CradleSM
Attributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: C2Cwww.mbdc.com/c2c
Building products McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry
250+ $5,000+ Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Approved Ingredients, Basic, Silver, Gold, & Platinum
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Eco OptionsAttributes: MultipleSystem: Label
www.scscerti ed.com/programs/Home_Depot
Commercial & residential building & home products Home Depot 3,700+ $1,500 Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:None
SMaRT© Consensus Sustainable Product StandardsAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: SMaRTmts.sustainableproducts.com/SMaRT_product_standard.html
All products except airplanes & vehicles The Institute for Market Transformation to Sustainability
16+ $7,500 to $10,000
Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Sustainable, Silver, Gold, & Platinum
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Sustainable Forestry InitiativeAttributes: MultipleSystem: Certi cationAcronym: SFIwww.s program.org
Wood, Paper, & Other wood products Sustainable Forestry Initiative
700+ certi ed locations
Not available Third-Party Certi cationPublic Access to MethodPublic CommentMultiple Levels:Forest Certi cation, Chain of Custody, & Fiber Sourcing
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THE MARYLAND-NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK AND PLANNING COMMISSION
To Provide Consulting Services for the Prince George’s County Planning Department Countywide Visioning Initiative
Envision Prince George’s Request for Proposal 29-166
A Proposal to:
GSP Consulting CorporationCorporate Headquarters
100 West Station Square DriveLandmarks Building - Suite 500
Pittsburgh, PA 15219(412) 765-1180
www.gspconsulting.com
Washington, D.C Office209 Pennsylvania Ave SEWashington, DC 20003
(202) 454-5278
Richard OvermoyerPrincipal
GSP Proposal to Maryland-National Capital Park & Planning CommissionGraphic design, layout, complex concept design, photo assets
Key Experience
The GSP Consulting team consists of GSP Consulting, Gannett Fleming, the University of Pittsburgh Center for Social and Urban Research (UCSUR), Clear View Strategies and Liquid Interactive Media.
GSP Team members have worked extensively with regions that present both urban and rural economic and social dynamics. We understand the complexities this can present and have effectively worked to guide and develop asset based strategies designed to avoid and overcome inherent conflicts.
We are confident that the depth of experience featured on this Team in the areas of comprehensive planning, research, economic development, survey design and analysis and information systems is ideally suited to conduct the countywide visioning initiative for Prince George’s County.
GSP Consulting
GSP Consulting will serve as the lead consultant on this project and coordinate the efforts of the consulting team. GSP enables the growth of organizations, companies, communities, and economies through a suite of innovative government and economic development consulting services. Founded in 2001, GSP relies on a revolutionary business model to provide world-class support and value at a responsible price. GSP’s Economic Architecture practice is unique in that it is embedded within a government affairs firm, not a planning or architecture firm. We focus on guiding policy and action from day one.
Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, GSP has grown to include several office locations around the country with offices in four states and 30 employees. GSP Economic Architecture experts approach projects with an extensive background in economic development, non-profit management, industry attraction, and site selection. GSP’s experience in growth strategy formulation, research, and public/private funding programs, encompasses local, state and federal levels.
Extensive market research is the starting point for GSP’s economic development strategies, so that they can provide a strong and tailored Strategy and Business Plan that is customer driven. GSP Economic Architecture not only specializes in designing, building, and implementing economic development initiatives, but also in securing funds to support them. Their diverse team has served on the front lines of economic development and has pioneered groundbreaking initiatives.
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GSP Proposal TemplatesGraphic design, template-building, photo assets
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TechBelt E-RIC Grant ProposalPhoto manipulation, map design, complex concept design, graphic designGR
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Matt Light Foundation Pepsi Grant OverviewIllustration manipulation, graphic design, layout
Since 2001, Matt Light has been working with at-risk children in distinct regions across the United States through The Light Foundation, a non-profi t organization dedicated to enhancing America’s youth through education, character-building and work ethic. The Light Foundation works with students in rural Ohio, urban Rhode Island and native american Montana, bringing together adolescents from all three cultural spans. Together, these early-teenagers, identifi ed by teachers as having signifi cant potential but at-risk due to gang involvement, drug abuse or violence, are hosted at a two-week long summer camp on a 600-acre facility in Greenville, Ohio. The Foundation makes a commitment to follow these youth for a four year period. Counselors and instructors are on-hand to teach the very basics- teamwork, unity, trust- while also cultivating these kids on more complex issues- cultural divides, socioeconomic gaps and personal goal-setting. These principals serve as the foundation for the camp, and the teens are required to work together on life-skill lessons, outdoor experiences and problem-solving in a very hands-on, tangible style. The youths then continue to be monitored throughout the year by Foundation representatives to prevent the youth from simply falling back into prior habits.
The approach is one that has been highly lauded by both school administrators and parents, as this hands-on method has proven to be effective in post-camp attitudes, grades and personality-development. The camp participants are equipped with decision-making logic, an understanding of true work ethic and insight into cross-cultural lifestyles. The overwhelming demand for this program is both encouraging and telling, as more and more middle-aged students fall prey to at-risk behavior.
Currently, the camp facility is primitive, at best. Renovations to the site are needed to accommodate the growing number of camp participants and to facilitate those students with physical disabilities. Building renovations are needed to provide safe and reliable sleeping and bathroom amenities.
The Light Foundation has proven to be both effective and instrumental in changing the paths of kids of varying backgrounds, socioeconomic statuses and cultural origins, creating a stronger and better- educated youth for a stronger and better-educated future.
The Light FoundationPO Box 749
Greenville, OH 45331(781) 635-4448
www.mattlightfoundation.org
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Altoona Area Public Library ReportGraphic design, layout, complex concept design, photo assets, photo manipulationRE
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Madison County Chamber ReportGraphic design, layout, template-building, complex concept design, photo assets
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July 2009
community improvement corp.F U T U R E
Compiled and prepared by GSP Consulting Corp.100 West Station Square Drive | Landmarks Building, Suite 500 | Pittsburgh, PA 15219877-GSP-CORP | www.gspconsulting.com
Community Capacity Analysis & Evaluation
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The findings are represented in a simple “traffic light” model indicating what community factors are either an advantage (green), a disadvantage (red), or are neither a major advantage nor disadvantage (yellow) for the community relative to their overall development goals and objectives.
Place
Critical Observations:
Located within a 25 mile radius and sharing a border with the City of Columbus, Madison County is a characterized primarily as a rural community with a rich history in agricultural based industries.
Madison County is served by two major interstates – I-70 and I-71 – along with several key state routes bisecting the county north to south. Average commute times are less than 30 minutes.
Madison County does not offer a centralized water and sewer system, but is served by water authorities and networks at the local municipal level. Some communities are not willing to support industry sectors requiring larger water consumption demands.
Most locations within Madison County support managed growth patterns and policies, directing new development within already developed areas while preserving high-value green space for agricultural purposes and recreation.
Broadband infrastructure is available within Madison County and efforts are underway to improve access in underserved locations and speed of transmission generally.
Madison County’s housing stock consists mainly of single-family detached homes. Few other options exist either in new developments or within the smaller urban centers such as London, West Jefferson or Sterling.
Currently there are 1.7 million square feet of industrial space and more than 3,900 acres being marketed as ready or developable within Madison County. There is limited to no class-A/B office space available.
No transit options exist within Madison County, although a rail line connecting downtown Columbus and Madison County is in place.
Madison County does have freight rail access provided by multiple operators – CSX and Norfolk Southern and a short-line owner/operator.
The findings resulting from the statistical data gathering, site visits, stakeholder discussions and survey tool all build toward the overall community capacity analysis and evaluation. GSP employs a “community evaluation model” for industrial site selection clients to assess locations and by economic developers to determine their location’s overall capacities and assets.
Three key elements define the GSP model; 1) The ability for a location to support innovation and generate new “ideas;” 2) The amount of public and private “investment” available to fuel business and community development; and 3) The capacity, quality and functionality of the built environment or “place.” Certain findings and data are then associated with each of these three elements. Depending on the development goals of the client, these factors are examined and emphasized to varying degrees.
This approach positions the data within a framework designed to reveal a community’s advantages and disadvantages and the degree to which “gaps” may exist between the desired economic development goals/objectives and the programs, resources and asset base available to help achieve those goals. Recommendations then can be strategically targeted toward closing gaps, strengthening successful programs or altering the goals and objectives.
COMMUNITY EVALUATION MODEL
GSP Consulting Corp. | www.gspconsulting.com
QUALITY OF “PLACE”
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Talent BaseUniversity ResourcesResearchPatentsEducational Partnership ActivityTechnology TransferSecondary EducationBusiness Start-ups & AttractionsEconomic Health
Venture CapitalPublic-Private Funding PartnershipsEconomic Development ProgramsEconomic Development Service DeliveryCommunity Leadership/OwnershipGovernance
InfrastructureMarket Drivers
UtilitiesGrowth Plans
New Urban DesignsHousing Options
Green InfrastructureOpen Space
Historic Preservation“Human Connectivity”
Drive TimesAdaptive Reuse Projects
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Identify the region’s strengths, gaps and opportunities for the water-related industry sector and sustainable water development
Assess existing capabilities and how they align for regional strength
Identify & eliminate gaps in the industrial mix/supply chain
Provide input to the year-long planning process to create the Water Innovation Consortium
WATER ECONOMIC INDICATORS
The market for technologies designed to help extract the value from wastewater sludge is expected to grow (nationally) from $25B today to $45B in 2020
The Port of Pittsburgh is the 2nd busiest inland port and the 17th busiest port of any kind in the nation
Transportation
According to Riverlife, 15,000 kayaks were rented in 2009 compared to just 2,500 a few years previous
RecreationThe Bassmaster Classic had an estimated $45 million economic impact on Pittsburgh
Conservation
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Since 1999, about $4 billion has been invested in Pittsburgh’s riverfronts.
Water (H2O) is the most abundant compound on Earth’s surface, constituting about 70% of the planet’s surface. In nature it exists in liquid, solid, and gaseous states. It is in dynamic equilibrium between the liquid and gas states at standard temperature and pressure. At room temperature, it is a nearly colorless with a hint of blue, tasteless, and odorless liquid. Many substances dissolve in water and it is commonly referred to as the universal solvent. Because of this, water in nature and in use is rarely pure and some of its properties may vary slightly from those of the pure substance. There are many compounds that are essentially, if not completely, insoluble in water. Water is the only common substance found naturally in all three states of matter. Water is essential for life on Earth and usually makes up 55% to 78% of the human body.
The average house, with a 1,000 square foot roof, will experiencemore than 17,000 gallons of rain runoff per year.
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associated with regulations
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to p
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PA’s water supply from pollutants and runoff.
Groundwater is estimated to be twice as abundant as the amount of water that fl ows annually in PA’s streams.
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Duquesne University$464,760
Carnegie Mellon University$8.5 Million
Percipience Group, Inc.$150,000
Media & Process Technology Inc.
$464,760
University of Pittsburgh$9.4 Million
Calgon Carbon$6 Million
Water Industry Economic AssessmentPositioning the Pittsburgh Region as a Global
Provider of Sustainable Water Solutions
Presented by: Pittsburgh World Environment Day Partnership
Sponsored by:
Alcoa Foundation Bayer Corporation Bayer USA Foundation Buhl Foundation Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
The Heinz Endowments Hillman Foundation LANXESS Richard King Mellon Foundation
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gallons of waterper day for
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We spend approximately $1.3 billion each year to treat water in Southwestern PA out of nearly $1.7 billion collected for that purpose.
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Treatment & Supply20 Firms494 Employees$59.7 Million in Sales
Components50 Firms
3,275 Employees$617.9 Million in Sales
Services240 Firms
1,520 Employees$49.2 Million in Sales
Transportation50 Firms793 Employees$108.3 Million in Sales
Plumbing & HVAC185 Firms
4,933 Employees$641.3 Million in Sales
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Plumbing & HVAC
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Paint & Coating Manufacturing74.75 billion gallons used per year
Grain Farming18.35 billion gallons used per year
Dog & Cat Food Manufacturing16.96 billion gallons used per year
Fluid Milk Manufacturing57.75 billion gallons used per year
Cattle Ranching & Farming21.09 billion gallons used per year
Every industry NEEDS watersome more than others...
Top Water-Using Industries
in SWPA
Recreation and
Conservation support
PA’s $28 billion statewide
tourisim industry.
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in the industry, but also greatly
increases water treatment costs
for companies.”- PA Water Treatment Proprietor
...resulting in a $1.12 billion output
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