About

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is the nation’s largest community development intermediary.  LISC MetroEdge is the national market research and assessment program at LISC.  LME supports LISC programs with implementing sustainable communities strategies.  The LME approach combines innovative market research, quantitative analysis, and grassroots community engagement to correct misperceptions of urban markets, identify hidden assets, and help communities exercise more control over their economic futures.

The comprehensive urban metrics developed by LISC MetroEdge are based on retailer approved data sources such as Claritas. MetroEdge metrics more accurately describe emerging markets, spotlight assets, and identify trends that community and government leaders can use to attract and grow businesses in their cities.  LISC MetroEdge has been working in urban markets since the mid-1990’s with clients from the public and nonprofit sectors as well as directly with retailers and developers.