Metropolitan Knowledge International (MKI) is a specialized consulting firm focused on strategic urban policy, real property, and the geography of investment. Integrating project finance, economics, real property, and land use and transportation planning, MKI is a powerful resource to large organizations at any stage of the planning and procurement of built infrastructure - from setting policy at the senior government level to the negotiation of real property transactions.
The MKI team consists of experienced staff with a focus on public and private infrastructure critical to metropolitan and regional growth, adaptation, renewal and development. MKI is supported by a select international network of experienced and successful planning, engineering, and project finance consulting practices, and by the resources of its partner firms.
MKI delivers consulting services in four primary areas:
Strategic Urban Policy
We specialize in the management of multi-disciplinary projects addressing complex urban issues. For example, MKI is working with senior managers in the public sector to link economic development, transportation and land use, including ongoing work for the Ontario Ministry of Transportation, City of Ottawa, and the Region of Waterloo.
--- You can review the case study for Halton Region to learn about the competitiveness study MKI completed for the Region to help boost its ability to attract more investment and employment.
Economic Development and Program Evaluation
Our understanding of the economic conditions supporting business location decisions has led to work for both the public and private sector. We provide advice to government in attracting inward investment, assess the broader economic impacts of major projects, and help large organizations decide where and when to invest in new built infrastructure. We also assist government departments in evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of their programs in achieving the policy objectives.
--- You can review the case study for Waterloo Region to learn about growth management plan MKI prepared that assists the Region to capture the projected growth with an optimal infrastructure plan.
Real Property
MKI provides specialized expertise in strategic business case analysis, real estate development and financing, public-private partnerships, alternative service delivery, and managing the interface between government and business sectors. Designed to respond to the challenges emerging from new vehicles for real property planning, MKI's team is comprised entirely of experienced resources.
--- You can review the case studies for Industry City Associates in Brooklyn, NY and Foreign Affairs Canada on the Moscow Embassy Project to learn about how MKI's financial analysis and transaction advice assisted these clients in planning for the future and achieving value for money.
Risk Management
MKI uses the risk based analysis framework to assist clients in evaluating options based on the contributions of these options to the organization's value chain. From project specific decisions to broad strategic planning, MKI advises organizations in making the most of their resources by efficiently and effectively mitigating their risks. Through a comprehensive process of risk identification and assessment, MKI helps organizations better understand the risks that may impede with strategic objectives or threaten with long term sustainability.
--- You can review the case study for Wellesley Institute to learn about the benefits it gained through working with MKI in identifying and assessing its top strategic risks.
In these roles and on all our projects, MKI is distinguished by clarity of communication. We are a unique resource supporting organizations with the need to see the big picture and understand and communicate its implications.
