The company's purpose is to provide analyses, studies, research, training, tools, strategic advice, and support in the fields of territorial planning, urban planning, economics, and sociology. More specifically, its purpose is to provide services based on usage expertise in the fields of urban and architectural programming and public policies, particularly in the areas of housing, economic development, tourism, training, health, social action, sports, and culture. The company may also engage in any financial or commercial activity, whether movable or immovable (with the exception of operations prohibited by the LFAIE), directly or indirectly related to its purpose; create branches or subsidiaries in Switzerland and abroad; participate in any enterprises directly or indirectly related to its purpose; grant loans or guarantees to shareholders or third parties, if this promotes the interests of the company.