. Bridging the digital divide through one-on-one support Built on ideas42 research into the digital divide, NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) launched the Neighborhood Tech Help (NTH) pilot to prepare NY residents for city agencies’ shift to digital portals and applications, potentially leaving some...
Advancing fair housing through inclusive community engagement TYTHEdesign partnered with the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) to support the public engagement process for the Where We Live NYC 2025 plan–an initiative to advance fair housing across New York City. The goal was to...
A series of community engagement workshops to elicit feedback on the future co-location of services at an economic development and reentry community center. THE CHALLENGE The Local Initiative Support Corporation (LISC) connects community leaders and community-based organizations with the resources to improve neighborhoods. In collaboration with the...
. Supporting the implementation of a Framework for Civic Engagement among community-based organizations (CBOs) serving youth across New York City DYCD developed a universal Framework for Civic Engagement that lays out three primary domains for adopting civic engagement practices into youth and family programming across their city-...
. Conducting a community-based needs-assessment in Brooklyn In early 2023, IMPACCT Brooklyn was engaged in a strategic planning process to ensure it remains a leader as a thriving community-based organization. As part of this process, the organization collaborated with TYTHEdesign to lead a comprehensive needs-assessment process to...
. Examining workforce development programs in the field of urban forestry The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has taken a leadership role as a convener of Forest for All NYC, a coalition tasked with expanding urban forestry job, career, and leadership opportunities, particularly in marginalized communities and those who...
. Building capacity of adult ESOL educators to teach English through civic engagement principles DYCD developed a universal Framework for Civic Engagement that lays out three primary domains for adopting civic engagement practices into the youth and family programming among their city- and government-funded programs. In fall...
. Supporting CS4All Equity Initiatives Computer Science for All Initiative New York City (CS4All), with whom TYTHEdesign has collaborated since 2015, is a 10-year, $80 million plan to bring computer science (CS) education to each of NYC’s 1.1 million public school students. You can read more about...
. Sustaining Equitable Community Engagement During the COVID-19 Pandemic When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in the spring of 2020, the social sector that engages with the community had to quickly pivot and adapt their strategies to minimize disruption. The Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health (a part of...
. Visioning the Future of a Site by Honoring its History In October 2020, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Brooklyn City Council Member Matthieu Eugene announced plans to redevelop the site at the intersection of Bedford and Church Avenues into 100% affordable housing and youth-focussed community programming....