Building Universal 2K Means Building the Workforce Behind It
By Amairani Marin Tovar and Hannah Ford Introduction The Mamdani Administration’s childcare initiative is officially underway. At the center of the plan is a bold commitment: to deliver free child care to two-year-olds while strengthening the City’s existing 3K system. On paper, the goals are straightforward: expand access, lower costs for families, and build on […]
When Government Steps Back: How Nonprofits Are Reshaping Neighborhood Change
By Moe Magali At Public Works Partners, our work sits at the intersection of public systems and community implementation. Across the country — and especially in cities like New York — we are seeing a defining shift in how neighborhoods evolve: nonprofits are increasingly shaping development, delivering services, and driving local change in ways once […]
Public Works Partners’ 2025 Year-in-Review
2025 was an impactful year for Public Works Partners! We delivered 55 projects for 47 clients—spanning community engagement, place-based planning, organizational strategy, and program evaluation. Each year we strive to expand our practice and innovate our offerings to match the needs of our clients. We executed 29 contracts, welcomed 9 new colleagues, celebrated 4 well-earned […]
Invest In Your Contractors to Strengthen Your Business
Contractors play a central role in your success.
Four Simple Holiday Moves That Strengthen Your Business Development
The holidays don’t have to mean hitting pause on business development.
From Insight to Impact: How ULI’s Health Leaders Network Deepened My Purpose
Joining the Urban Land Institute’s Health Leaders Network has been one of the most transformative experiences of my career.
Trust as Currency: Why Credibility Beats Creativity When the Market’s Shaky
When uncertainty defines the market—tight budgets, delayed projects, leadership turnover—clients crave one thing above all: certainty.
On 2025 and Looking to the Horizon: Celeste Frye addresses Public Works’ challenges, wins, and how to brace for the future.
An interview with Celeste Frye, CEO and Principal of Public Works Partners.
November Newsletter: Brighter Futures Through Arts-Based Innovation
Brighter Futures Through Arts-Based Innovation
How the arts can unlock new career pathways for young adults
In an era when many young adults struggle to find meaningful, stable employment, the arts offer an often-overlooked solution that lies in plain sight. Creating Work: Building Young Adults’ Careers through the Arts, a new report from Public Works Partners, explores how creative programs can prepare young people for both payroll jobs and gig economy work—building confidence, […]
Authenticity, Culture, and Recovery: What New Orleans Taught Us About Building Back and Why We Must Act on It Now
Twenty years after Katrina, its lessons remain undeniable: recovery is not recovery at all if it ignores culture and community.
The 3C Framework for Walkability: A Smart Strategy for Resilient Urban Planning
Walkability is more than a design choice—it’s a strategy for resilience, equity, and vitality.
