Public Works Partners

Meet Jordan Cosby, Senior Manager here at Public Works Partners. We chatted with her about urban planning projects, community health initiatives, and sustainability efforts. Read the full interview to learn about her current projects as well as her perspectives on the future of sustainable urban development in New York City. 🌆🌿 https://lnkd.in/giaKHTzJ

We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve earned a spot on the Inc. Magazine #Inc5000 List of fastest-growing private companies in the nation for the second year in a row! 🥂 This achievement is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our incredible team, who have gone above and beyond in driving our mission forward. This year has been one of tremendous growth and expansion for us. We’ve added Grant Writing & Management to our suite of services, enabling us to support even more organizations in securing the resources they need to thrive. Our reach has also expanded across the nation, allowing us to impact a wider range of communities with our work. Each milestone we’ve hit reflects our unwavering commitment to making a difference and creating positive change. As we continue to grow, we’re excited about the new opportunities that lie ahead and the impact we can make together. Here’s to another year of progress, passion, and purpose! 🌟 Read more about our accomplishment here: https://lnkd.in/gPu9S5ru

Today, CEO Celeste Frye, AICP will be speaking at the Fed Communities Virtual Conference on Community-Based Participatory. Discussing intentional engagements in a research setting, Celeste is excited to share her insights and help to create better services, understand policy barriers, and learn what’s working best. Register for free here: https://lnkd.in/gJzXJRf2

🌟 Curious about how market analysis can be more than just numbers? Project Coordinator Veronica Maisch latest blog post dives into how to understand challenges, spot opportunities, and recognize industry trends and in equitable market analysis. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gapSw6DE 🌟📈

I am looking forward to this incredible group of community leaders in conversation on August 8. Please join Fed Communities and Public Works Partners for this virtual event!

🌍✨ New Blog Alert: Empowering Communities Through Place-Based Urban Planning! ✨🏙️ Project Coordinator, Rama Ramachandran, explores how place-based strategies are transforming neighborhoods by focusing on local needs and strengths. From New York City's participatory budgeting to Ahmedabad's community-driven initiatives, these approaches bring voices and stories to the forefront of urban development. Learn about the power of grassroots movements, the importance of community engagement, and the diverse approaches shaping cities around the globe. Read it here! https://lnkd.in/g75sSawH

Conversations with the community make a difference. Community development practitioners and policymakers recognize the value of conducting research with communities as partners through community-engaged research. This approach invites stakeholders into the research process by centering their perspectives and elevating their expertise. These discussions help to create better services, understand policy barriers, and learn what’s working best. This webinar will feature examples of how community-engaged methods can highlight the experience of workers and jobseekers. Attendees will hear what researchers are learning from these conversations and how institutions, organizations, or communities can leverage the same principles. Speakers for this webinar include, Jamilica Burke, MS, PMP, chief strategy and impact officer at Seeding Success, Celeste Frye, AICP, chief executive officer at Public Works Partners, Chioke Mose-Telesford, director of improving practices and outcomes at Corporation for a Skilled Workforce (CSW), Sarah Miller, principal adviser, community and economic development at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, Ashley Putnam, director, Economic Growth & Mobility Project at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, and Julie Siwicki, community development adviser at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. Register now: https://cvent.me/5Q18Zd

🌞 Heads up! Public Works Partners is off to the South Bronx for a staff outing. 🌇 We will be closed this afternoon.

🌟 Project Spotlight 🌟 We're thrilled to partner with the Garment Worker Center in LA! Together, we're conducting a feasibility study and crafting a business plan for a garment worker cooperative. This initiative, part of the The Democracy at Work Institute's efforts, aims to create stable, career-building opportunities for vulnerable and immigrant workers!

In an age where technology drives transformation, the rise of artificial intelligence and the integration of computers in education have led us to confront a crucial issue: technology equity. In our latest blog, project coordinator Zoe Scourtes dives into how digital inclusivity is not just about access, but also about creating opportunities and empowering individuals. Read the full blog here! 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gf-psN_r