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Economic Development

At Steer, we understand the complex interactions between factors that influence sustainable economic development, wealth creation and quality of life: people, skills, place, infrastructure, innovation, business and finance. By thinking creatively about all these factors, we help clients integrate them and deliver maximum value.

Steer delivers its economic development services through its dedicated economic practices — Steer Economic Development and Fourth Economy.

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Steer Economic Development

Formed in early 2017, Steer Economic Development enhances the service offer of its parent company, Steer, to areas including Innovation & Enterprise, Regeneration & Housing, Strategic Infrastructure, Skills & Inclusive Growth, and Net Zero & Social Value. Across these domains, we support our clients to create sustainable and inclusive economies through a range services spanning: Strategy & Investment Planning; Case Making, Feasibility & Impact Assessment; and Monitoring & Evaluation.

Visit the Steer Economic Development website

Fourth Economy

In 2021, Steer and Fourth Economy partnered to create a US-based company powered by a vision for an economy that serves the people. Fourth Economy offers a comprehensive approach that embraces people, skills, enterprise, infrastructure, mobility, and innovation to deliver sustainable, inclusive, and equitable economies.

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We are Steer

Yes, you are in the right place. After 40 years, we have changed our name from Steer Davies Gleave to mark our growing international footprint and our expanding portfolio into sectors beyond transport.

Explore our new website to learn more about Steer: who we are, how we work and what our future holds.

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