EPS provides rigorous analysis and insightful solutions to address complex challenges in real estate development, land use policy, and local government finance. We are motivated by the role our work can play in shaping places where people live and we strive to create high-quality urban environments that advance the principles of diversity, resiliency, and shared prosperity.
EPS offers a wealth of experience, robust technical expertise, and the ability to offer insightful solutions to address the challenges and opportunities of urban development.
EPS, in collaboration with Studio One Eleven, worked with the City of Irwindale and the Irwindale Housing Authority (IHA) through the San Gabriel Valley Council of Government’s Affordable Housing Incubator program to conduct a feasibility analysis for affordable housing on an underutilized IHA-owned site to understand the range of options for development.
The project involved an analysis of the site’s capacity and research into current market conditions. In alignment with the City’s and IHA’s goals and vision, the EPS Team developed project scenarios for the site and evaluated the feasibility of each scenario, taking into consideration Surplus Land Act and Prevailing Wage. The EPS Team presented our findings and recommendations to the Housing Authority Board in February 2026. Subsequently, EPS assisted the IHA in developing a Request for Proposal for the project site to identify a qualified development team to construct and deliver a project consistent with IHA Board direction. The RFP can be found here: PlanetBids Vendor Portal - Irwindale. Proposals are due June 3, 2026.
We are proud of our collaboration with Studio One Eleven and excited to help get new affordable housing built in Irwindale.
As cities across the region confront unmet housing demand, Palo Alto is evaluating new approaches to incentivize residential real estate development. EPS supported the City with targeted feasibility analysis to identify viable development projects and locations, and to consider regulatory factors that could be adjusted to promote housing.
EPS work included assessing building characteristics, market conditions, and financial scenarios to gauge the financial attractiveness of housing relative to alternative non-residential development. The EPS study's insights contribute to a broader conversation about land use flexibility, economic strategy, and policy options that seek to expand increase housing development.
EPS assisted the City with a presentation of study findings to the City of Palo Alto's Policy and Services Committee on March 10th.
Report link: Conversion of Commercial Uses to Mixed-Use Development Memorandum
Policy and Services Committee Meeting - March 10, 2026: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzvdFlibWww
