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There are many underutilized or obsolete industrial properties that have the potential to be transformed into vibrant new communities. Redevelopment of these “brownfield” sites has become a cornerstone of “smart growth” policies because it offers an opportunity for the efficient use of urban land and existing public infrastructure. Accommodating more growth within existing urban boundaries will reduce the pressure for urbanization of rural lands. Despite growing recognition of the public benefits of redeveloping old industrial sites, concerns regarding market, economic, and municipal finance issues may create roadblocks for redevelopment plans. The economists and market analysts at Clayton Research have the knowledge and experience needed to effectively address these issues.
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With intense competition from both domestic and international firms, building product manufacturers and suppliers need insightful, up-to date information about market segments and products. Clayton Research has the broad experience, analytical expertise and extensive information base to help building product companies make the right decisions. Our thoughtful, independent advice helps give our clients a solid appreciation of the current and future market for their products.
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Clayton Research provides a wide range of demographic and economic analysis and projections to clients as an integral part of our real estate and industry studies or as a “stand alone” product. Our strength is the combination of detailed analysis by region and industry and a thorough understanding of macro-economic forecasting. Insightful economic analysis is often critical to investment and policy decisions. Economic impact studies are critical to companies undertaking large investments, or groups trying to affect positive government policy changes.
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Economic and market issues frequently are important factors in land use disputes and in litigation involving real estate and construction industry participants and projects. Clayton Research approaches expert witness testimony from a sound economic and market perspective with a solid understanding of demographics, economics, real estate markets and participants, land development and construction processes, planning and related policies, and financial markets.
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A joint venture of Clayton Research and Ipsos-NPD Canada, the Financial Industry Research Monitor (FIRM) provides quarterly tracking of Canadian consumers’ attitudes and intentions regarding a range of financial behaviour, including: home and car buying activity; residential mortgage borrowing; borrowing with personal loans and lines of credit; and home and auto insurance.
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In real estate terms, highest and best use refers to the most profitable use that can reasonably be expected for a parcel of land. Clayton Research typically approaches highest and best use determination at two levels: undertake broad brush market examination of a wide range of potential uses and, for the uses exhibiting a reasonable market potential, undertake a more detailed market analysis (expected absorption and prices or rents). This more detailed analysis is based on a consideration of market demand, site suitability and the competitive environment as input into a discounted case flow model.
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Land needs studies are often required as part of official plan reviews or in support of applications to expand urban boundaries, redesignate industrial lands or permit non-agricultural activities on farmland. Clayton Research has undertaken studies for public and private sector clients that have examined the need for residential, industrial and commercial land in many municipalities.
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Clayton Research approaches municipal finance issues from an economic perspective, with a solid understanding of real estate markets, the land development process, housing policies and financial markets.
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Economic factors are playing an increasingly important role in land use planning. Understanding the local economy, demographic trends and the real estate market will help set the context for effective planning. Clayton Research has more than 25 years experience in the field of urban and regional economics. Throughout the years, the firm has worked with multidisciplinary teams including architects, planners and engineers, and has been involved in studies at all stages of the planning process from the expansion of urban boundaries to the approval of individual projects. Clayton Research has the expertise to provide land use planning teams with high quality advice.
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Clayton Research approaches residential studies from an economic perspective, with a solid understanding of real estate markets, the land development process and the housing policy environment. Studies can range in scope from concise letters of opinion to detailed reports. Our in-depth market analyses are enhanced by the use of our in-house housing demand and buyer profile models.
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Within the retail real estate field Clayton Research has undertaken studies for public and private sector clients. Retail real estate studies are often needed as part of official plan reviews or in support of applications for new retail developments. In addition to this, Clayton Research often advises clients prior to the application stage with regard to the best-suited uses for a particular site.
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