Meet Jasmine: Public Works Analyst, and a Knicks Fan with a Background in Criminal Justice
"Being exposed to numerous professional sectors early on in my career allowed me to realize that the most rewarding and engaging work focuses on improving the public good." Throughout college I had internships across various areas including editing,...
read moreGet to Know our Motley Crew of Project Coordinators: A Quick-Witted, Smart, Mission-Driven Group of Urbanists
We’re very excited to welcome Charlotte, Sophie, and Michael to the Public Works team. Our Project Coordinators, Charlotte and Sophie, are both MPA candidates at NYU Wagner, while Michael is a Coro Fellow currently placed at our firm. They all started within the past...
read moreA New Waste Management Plan to Make NYCHA Grounds Visibly Cleaner and Pest Free by 2025 by Favio German
On April 22, the NYC Housing Authority (NYCHA) released the NYCHA 2.0 Waste Management Plan, which is a comprehensive approach to making NYCHA properties visibly clean and free of pests. The NYCHA 2.0 Waste Management Plan includes 12 initiatives that are designed to...
read morePublic Works Joins Women Leading Public Service at NYU Wagner’s Gender Equity Symposium by Charlotte Herzan
On March 28, Public Works Partners CEO Celeste Frye joined NYU Wagner Women’s Caucus at the inaugural Gender Equity Symposium. Celeste spoke on the “Lady Boss: Women Leading Public Service” panel, which included Sandra Chanduvi from Neighborhood Trust Financial...
read moreOh, Shucks! The Unexpected Heroes of New York City Harbor and the Maritime Welding Industry by Summer Payton
In honor of Earth Day, let’s talk about oysters. Yes, oysters! Most of us are familiar with the saltwater molluscs as a tasty treat, whether baked, broiled, fried, sauteed or just plain raw. But oysters serve a key role in repairing New York City’s marine ecosystem as...
read moreHighlights from the City of Tomorrow: Real Estate, Architecture, and Design Summit by Daniel McCombie
On Saturday, March 16th I attended the third annual City of Tomorrow: Real Estate, Architecture, and Design Summit - billed as an “incomparable two-day symposium with a host of interactive workshops and panel discussions on timely and provocative topics.” As it...
read moreMeet Naomi. Public Works Operations Manager, Logistics Guru, & Girl Scout Troop Leader.
“Giving back has always been important to me. I love working with people and building a sense of community.” Throughout my career, I’ve strived to make a difference. Growing up, I knew I wanted to work with the Jewish community. After receiving my MSW from The...
read moreNYC implemented all 30 SB1 commitments, saving small business owners $50M annually
Earlier this month, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the successful implementation of the 30 commitments under the Small Business First (SB1) initiative. These programs, which spanned across 10 City agencies, are designed to save small business owners $50 million...
read moreMeet Daniel. Public Works Manager, Urban Planner, & Coffee Enthusiast.
“What I love about the work I do and being at Public Works Partners is the amount of creativity the role requires and the positive impact I can have on cities, communities, and individuals.” I would describe my journey to Public Works Partners as somewhat...
read moreThe Consensus Is in: City Approves Plan for Sustainable Garment Center Development
For more than a century, the Garment Center has been the home for clothing manufacturing in New York, not to mention the epicenter of the fashion world. An innovative steering committee report will help keep it that way. Last month, the City Council voted to approve a...
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