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MCOMEconomics Chris Brewer Principal Education MS. Resource Economics. University of New Hampshire, 1993 BS Intemational Relations and EcorcmiC peveblxnant. Orake University. 2001 Pmfessional History 1994 - 1995 -Thome Conauhante. Washington DC 1995 -1999 - Associate, Economics Research Associates 1999 -2007 - Senior Associate - Economics Research Associates 2008 - Promoted to Principal 2008 - ERA acquired by AECOM I ERA Becomes AECOM Economics 2009 - Promoted to Managing Principal of the Chicago office Mr. Brewer has 15 years of experience in the economic analysis of real estate and land use issues, with specific experience in downtown markets, ranging from smaller communities to larger Midwestern cities. Projects include: Downtown - Transit - Oriented Devglooment Lowertown Master Plan Market Analysis, St. Paul, MN Mr. Brewer took part in a masterplanning effort for the Lowertown area in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota, working with the City of St. Paul. Need for the study was driven by significant public investment in a light rail system, which would terminate at the Union Depot in Lowertown. The market analysis component started with a full inventory of retail, residential, and office space in the study area, as well as an analysis of key demand drivers, which included an extensive arts community and a large farmers market. The assessment considered availability of on- and off - street parking in the study area, as well as the availability of infill sites for redevelopment. These analyses were used to shape recommendations for how the Lowertown area should react to key investments schedulediproposed for the near future, including light rail, commuter rail, regional high -speed rail, and minor - league baseball_ Downtown Tinley Park Market Analysis, Tinley Park, IL For the Village of Tinley Park, Mr. Brewer completed an evaluation of transit oriented development, focused on retail, and residential real estate market conditions in the downtown area. The approach summarized key findings with regard to demographic and economic trends for the community, as well as demand for retail, office, and residential uses in the downtown core. The residential analysis reinforced opportunities for walkable/transit-oriented residential development, highlighting relevant market segments that are looking for a suburban housing option with greater walkability. The analysis evaluated current economic conditions, and the extent to which downtown merchants were weathering the challenging economic climate. Downtown - Retail & Residential Market Analysis Downtown Retail Market Analysis, Traverse City, MI For the City of Traverse City, Michigan, Mr. Brewer completed an assessment of downtown and regional retail and office inventories, growth in demand for retail spending, and implications for the competitive position of downtown. The approach evaluated the distinct summer, fall, and Winter tourist markets that Traverse City serves, as well as the larger regional population base who views Traverse City as their urban center. An extensive inventory of downtown commercial and residential space was completed, factoring in street level inventory, as well as upper -story space.