Category Archives: Impact Studies

Columbia’s Ballpark Study: Ask the Wrong Questions and You’ll Get the Wrong Answers

When public bodies get poor information, they make poor decisions. Mayor Steve Benjamin appears ready to push Columbia City Council to make such a poor decision on Tuesday (1/21/14) when it takes up a resolution to direct the City Manager … Continue reading

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Look at the Net Effect of Economic Development Investments

We have been watching the City of Columbia’s decision-making on the Bull Street Neighborhood Development, the sale and development of the SC Department of Mental Health properties.  A significant piece of the sales pitch for that is an analysis prepared … Continue reading

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