Author: Public Works Partners

Resilient Roots: Strategies for Sustaining Neighborhood Identity Amid Gentrification

Authored By: Rama Ramachandran While New York City’s population has never been static, the City’s development and growth from the 1970s to today has coincided with a unique kind of urban migration. Gentrification is, according to the Anti-Displacement Network, a process of neighborhood change in historically disinvested areas “by means of real estate investment and […]

How Can We Make Urban Planning More Just? Introducing the Community Justice Index

Recognizing the absence of restorative justice principles in urban planning, Public Works Partners created the Community Justice Index, a three-part framework for more just community-based planning. Among the first efforts to integrate restorative justice principles into urban planning, the Community Justice Index embeds repair, reconciliation, and trauma-informed approaches directly into planning processes. The Community Justice […]

Building a Resilient Future for NYC Public Transit

Authored By: Veronica Maisch New York City has long been home to the largest public transit system in the country. Over 600 miles of subway tracks and over 300 bus routes take millions of New Yorkers to and from work, school, doctors appointments, grocery stores and wherever else they may need to go each day. […]

Lights, Camera, Inclusion: New York’s Film & TV Industry is Thriving – and It Needs YOU!

Authored By: Alex Fiorille  From the beautifully manicured parks seen in HBO’s The Gilded Age to the cozy, forested homes in Apple TV’s Severance, and from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan in HBO’s And Just Like That to its grittier streets in NBC’s Law & Order: SVU, New York’s landscape are more than just […]

Build a Powerful Coalition: The 3P Checklist for Community Impact

The Public Works Partners team specializes in building equitable and collaborative coalitions to tackle complex, multi-disciplinary problems. Our team has created an engaging playbook detailing our 3P Checklist—Purpose, Partners, and Plan—which is a tried-and-true coalition-building method that guides organizations through a series of detailed questions that align with the principles of collective impact.  A collective-impact […]

Introducing the Public Works Comprehensive Planning Playbook

We’re thrilled to announce the release of our latest resource, the Public Works Comprehensive Planning Playbook! This playbook embodies our commitment to community-centered planning, offering a robust framework for developing comprehensive urban and regional plans. Our playbook is grounded in a deep understanding of the civic landscape, from the people to the institutions that shape […]

From Community Advocacy to Greenway Projects: Meet Senior Manager Jordan Cosby

Joined Public Works Partners: 2021 Hometown: Monterey, California Interests: Jordan enjoys spin classes and yoga (it’s all about balance!) Jordan Cosby, a senior manager, serves as Engagement Lead across several projects, which includes working hand in hand with clients to develop and shape projects. As an urban planner and connector, she thrives on aligning Public […]

Public Works Partners Named to the 2024 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America for Second Consecutive Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York, NY – August 14, 2024 – Public Works Partners is excited to announce its inclusion in the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America for the second consecutive year. This recognition highlights our unwavering commitment to driving impactful urban planning and management consulting projects that foster […]

Community Health: Centering Equity in Market Analysis

Whether living in a small town or a large city, you have likely heard of your municipal agencies or local community-based organizations working on projects such as a comprehensive plan that will equitably align your community’s policies around land use, sustainability, and housing development, or an economic development plan that will bring equitable investment to […]

Local Voices, Global Impact: The Role of Place-Based Urban Planning

Imagine yourself strolling through a lively neighborhood market, where each vendor is acquainted with your name and each nook is filled with stories. Place-based urban planning is fundamentally rooted in this sense of community and belonging. These strategies have gained significant momentum in urban planning as a result of their emphasis on the distinctive qualities, […]

Aqua Dad to Environmental Resilience: Meet Senior Manager Benjamin Martinez Newman 

“Impactful work doesn’t just happen quickly. I think understanding systems and stakeholders and finding a way through is the exciting part about managing these projects.” Joined Public Works Partners: 2022 Hometown: Zurich, Switzerland Interests: Basketball, Cooking, Pool time with Jonathan (my son) Benjamin Martinez Newman, a senior manager with our Client Services team, has over […]

Announcing Our Grant Writing Playbook!

Public Works Partners excels in turning complex requirements into compelling narratives and winning proposals using tools like project plans, checklists, and scoring rubrics. Our proactive approach simplifies the application process and aligns with your goals. We also provide structured oversight, diligent tracking, and detailed reporting post-funding to ensure transparency and accountability. With our extensive experience […]