by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Jun 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
Democracies are stronger when citizens are engaged. This statement holds true at the national, state, county, and city level. New York City, as part of its OneNYC initiative, has committed to strengthening public participation and inclusion through democratic...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Jun 21, 2022 | Thought Leadership
A city charter is a document that functions somewhat like a constitution for the city. It enshrines certain functions of government and sets the rules for elections, land-use, and city government agencies. As cities innovate and change to better meet the needs of...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Mar 10, 2022 | Thought Leadership
What is Agile Assessment? Agile assessments evaluate program impact and efficiency, provide performance management and optimization, and offer actionable feedback for clients. Public Works Partners employs a range of methods to conduct thorough assessments on a...
by Simon Rosenblum Larson | Feb 22, 2022 | Recommended Reading, Thought Leadership
One of the biggest misconceptions about evaluations is that their primary purpose is to fix problems. Short-term improvements are one of the benefits of an evaluation for sure, but they are far from their only intended outcome. When the Public Works Partners team is...