Celebrating Freedom and Strengthening Democracy
As we commemorate and celebrate Juneteenth and Independence Day, Public Works IQ takes a look at our democratic systems How Much Do You Know About Your City Charter? When thinking about the transformative power of democracy, your first thought is probably not the city...
Our Democracy’s Future: Democratic Innovation in New York City
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...
Get to know the New York City Charter
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...
A Community Outreach Tool to Support Your Next Engagement Plan
A detailed community engagement plan is a key component of a successful outreach strategy. Community engagement plans establish a framework to guide your engagement by identifying stakeholders, engagement tactics, timelines, goals, and metrics to assess the success of...
PACT Resource Team Announces Pool of Prequalified Technical Assistance Providers
Public Works Partners, along with LISC NYC, has announced the establishment of a pool of prequalified independent consultants who can be tapped to provide direct, technical assistance to New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) residents as part of a program called the...
What’s Next for the Summer Youth Employment Program
For teenagers, planning summer break can be exciting, but also anxiety inducing for those looking to secure a job for the summer months. In NYC, teenagers who spend their summers earning extra cash for themselves or to support their families often rely on the Summer...
New Strategies for a New Reality: Cloudburst Flooding
When you think of stormwater management, what do you think of? If you thought of water trailing down city streets and flowing into storm drains that lead into a sewer system or local waterways, you’d be right. But that is only one part of the stormwater management...
Thinking about an agile assessment? This tool is for you
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...
Evaluate and Innovate: Using Evaluation Tools to Ensure Long-Term Success
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...
Learn More About the PACT Resource Team
We’re excited to lead the PACT Resource Team, an innovative program that seeks to match NYCHA residents with technical assistance providers who can support them through the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) program. Along with our partners, LISC NYC,...