Human-Centered Design for Creating Solutions
More recently, human-centered design (HCD) has gained popularity as a means for organizations to connect more deeply with their stakeholders and design “people-focused” solutions. Challenging the notion that design thinking is just for the creative fields, this...
read moreMarch Newsletter: New website launch, celebrations, and a whole lot of metrics!
We’re excited to announce the launch of our new website that reflects our vision, values, and expertise. On this new site, you can take a look at our process and our proven methods that support mission-driven organizations in the tri-state area and beyond. How we...
read morePublic Works Partners at the Change Capital Fund Forum: Smart Organizations/Strong Neighborhoods
Public Works Partners was proud to participate in the Change Capital Fund (CCF) Forum, Smart Organizations/Strong Neighborhoods, on February 28. The Forum provided reflection and provoked discussion on CCF-funded community development corporations and their impact on...
read moreFebruary Newsletter: New Year, New Certificates, and New Colleagues
We are pleased to say that Public Works Partners is now certified as a DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) by the US D.O.T! With this new certification, we can now help Engineering and Urban Planning firms fulfill their DBE goals for a variety of federally-funded...
read moreWe’re Now A Certified DBE!
We are pleased to announce that Public Works Partners is now a certified Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) through the U.S. Department of Transportation. With this new certification, Public Works can help your firm meet DBE goals for a variety of...
read moreJanuary Newsletter: Our 2017 Snap Shot, and Open Roles in 2018
We're reflecting on our work last year: And, we're hiring for a Senior Manager to join our team this year: We're looking for a strategic and analytical leader to design and execute high-profile client engagements, including working with public sector agencies and...
read moreDecember Newsletter
2017 has been one for the books, and we were glad to cap it off with some exciting outcomes from our work facilitating stakeholder engagement and planning processes that help strengthen communities. We’re also glad to take this moment to send holiday cheer and wishes...
read moreSupporting Trenton’s Master Plan in time for the City’s 250th Anniversary
The City of Trenton is looking ahead to a new chapter as a leading 21st-century city. In time for the 250th anniversary of its incorporation in 2042, the City envisions playing a role as a key economic and cultural hub in the region, built on education, arts, and...
read moreNovember Newsletter: Things We’re Thankful For
It’s nearly Thanksgiving and we’re grateful for fun projects, amazing partners, and the opportunity to help strengthen communities. We’ve had the privilege to work on two recent program evaluations to help nonprofit clients assess service outcomes, refine strategy,...
read morePublic Works at the 2017 MAS Summit
In October, we participated in the Municipal Art Society's Annual Summit, focusing on ways stakeholder engagement can help communities participate in and prepare for large-scale, urban shifts. This year's theme - Pushing the Limits - challenged attendees to consider...
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