PROJECTS
Our projects reflect a range of engagements in which research and analysis informed strategy, aligned stakeholders, and supported confident decision-making.
San Joaquin County
Key Question
How would a TOT rate increase in unincorporated areas of the County affect room demand, tax revenue, and legislation costs?
Scope
Review of local and peer jurisdiction policies
Case studies of TOT rate increase in comparable California counties
Revenue projection scenarios under alternative tax rates
Method
Policy and case study research
Quantitative analysis of visitor displacement and related fiscal tradeoffs
Scenario-based modeling of visitor spending and tax revenue
TO INFORM THE ANALYSIS DAN WORKED WITH VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS REQUIRING PROACTIVE COMMUNICATIONS AND REPORTING THE RESULTS TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS.
— Kelly Covello, Senior County Deputy Administrator of San Joaquin County
Seattle Children’s Museum
Key Question
What exhibition and experience strategies best position Seattle Children’s Museum to grow its audience and membership, given regional demographics, peer benchmarks, and recent financial trends?
Oregon coast
Key Question
What economic and social impacts would result from reintroducing sea otters to southern Oregon’s coastal waters in the near future?
Scope
Analyze comparable destinations and past reintroduction efforts
Gauge visitor awareness and attitudes
Evaluate resident and business sentiment
Evaluate travel and recreation-related impacts
Dan Mishell and the DRA team had just the expertise and experience the Elakha Alliance needed to assess and convey the likely benefits to coastal tourism and travel
— Jane Bacchieri, Executive Director of Elakha Alliance
