Susan Huffman established S. Huffman Associates in 1982 to assist private and public clients in market research for real estate, and policy analysis on urban development issues. The firm has expertise in market and demographic analysis, surveys of comparable projects and their users, and economic development planning. Other work includes studies for public and non-profit clients on urban policy analysis, retail issues, community and economic development, and neighborhood revitalization policies. The firm has worked throughout the Middle Atlantic, and as far north as New York State. Ms. Huffman is directly responsible for all work undertaken by her company.

Prior to establishing S. Huffman Associates, Ms. Huffman's work experience included:

Philadelphia Office of Housing and Community Development, Director of Program Monitoring

Philadelphia Community Renewal Program, Senior Analyst

Positions with the Model Cities Program and other neighborhood organizations.

The Rouse Company. Columbia, Maryland: Institutional development, market research, and mortgage banking.

Education
Master of City Planning, University of Pennsylvania.
Bachelor of Arts, Smith College.

Community Activities
Board Member, Penn Design Alumni Association, 2002 to present

Board of Trustees, Youth Services, Inc., 2000 - present

Board of Trustees, Friends Select School, 1994-present.

Board of Trustees, The Rock School of the Pennsylvania Ballet, 1997 - 2001.

Board of Directors, Center City Residents Association, 1989-1993, Vice President 1991-1993. Co-chaired that organization’s Master Planning Committee, 1992-1993.

Professional Memberships
National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials, Delaware Valley Chapter

Commercial Real Estate Women, Philadelphia, Executive Committee 1987-1990.

American Planning Association

Certifications
American Institute of Certified Planners
Real Estate Sales License, PA

Lectures and Seminars
Ms. Huffman has given seminars for CREW-Philadelphia, Inc., and the Pennsylvania Mortgage Bankers Association. She has lectured in the Architecture Departments of Temple and Drexel Universities, and in the Department of City Planning of the University of Pennsylvania.