Welcome
Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services advises public and private sector clients on the planning, implementation, and evaluation of economic development strategies, policies and programs and on the analysis, planning and financing of real estate development projects.
Project Highlight
In partnership with Karp Strategies, Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services prepared a white paper for Massport that documented the strategy and actions to retain and grow the seafood industry in Boston’s seaport district, the impact of these initiatives and the current state and composition of the industry in Boston. Detailed recommendations on continued actions to retain, strengthen and grow Boston seafood industry cluster were provided.
New Bedford District Increment Financing (DIF) Feasibility Study
Working with MassDevelopment and the City of New Bedford, Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services, in collaboration with Karp Strategies, analyzed the feasibility of establishing a DIF District in downtown New Bedford to use tax increment financing to finance development projects and other improvements.
South Portland Economic Development Plan
Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services formulated an updated Economic Development Strategic Plan for South Portland, Maine, a small but thriving coastal city of 25,000. The project scope included economic, demographic, and real estate market analysis, SWOT analysis, development of plan options, and preparation of the final plan.
New Orleans Commercial Corridor Strategy
Working with Broad Community Connections and a Community Advisory Committee of city and community stakeholders, Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services formulated a cross-sector strategy to support revitalization of commercial corridors across New Orleans.
Small Business Technical Assistance Program Evaluation
In collaboration with Mt. Auburn Associates, Karl F. Seidman Consulting Services was the project manager for an evaluation of this program that awards grants to non-profit technical assistance providers throughout Massachusetts.