CHRISTOPHER RYAN BLAKNEY, ASSOCIATE

CHRIS BLAKNEY is an Associate with JOHNSON GARDNER. Now in his fourth year with the firm, Mr. Blakney has completed over 50 projects ranging from market feasibility analysis to economic development, and has particular experience in resort development, statistical forecasting, and econometric modeling.

• Feasibility analysis for commercial retail, office, residential, and recreation/resort developments
• Regional Economic Analysis
• Fractional Resort Analysis
• Productivity and Efficiency Studies
• Highest and Best Use Analysis
• GIS Analysis

• A market depth and feasibility analysis for a proposed Indian gaming casino in Washington State.
• A comprehensive workforce analysis as a component of an overall economic development strategy in Lincoln City Oregon.
• A feasibility analysis for Oregon's first LEED Platinum Certified building, a 57,000 square foot mixed-use project in Independence, Oregon.
• A comprehensive summary of empirical economic research into the economic and fiscal impacts of Wal-Mart store openings and expansions nationwide.
• An economic assessment of redevelopment constraints and opportunities along urban corridors throughout the Portland metropolitan area for the Metropolitan Services District, including a case study of the Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway.
• A detailed historical profile of the mining industry in the Coeur d'Alene Mining District of Northern Idaho.
• Market depth and feasibility analyses of destination resort projects in McCall, Idaho, Troy, Montana, and Government Camp, Oregon; including Blackhawk on the River, a 1551-acre conservation-oriented riverfront community in McCall.
• An in-depth market assessment and feasibility analysis for fractional resort development in McCall, Idaho and Moses Lake, Washington.
• An economic and fiscal impact analysis for a proposed 35-acre commercial retail redevelopment project in Maple Valley, Washington.
• An highest and best use analysis for the 76-acre Ochoco Lumber site in Prineville, Oregon. The project required the evaluation of regional office, residential, and retail markets.
• Oregon Statewide Planning Goal 9, employment land need analysis for the Cities of Astoria and Cave Junction, Oregon
• Developed a working model for analysis and reduction of labor costs.