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Government Relations •‍ ‍

Getting the right outcome in government requires knowing the process, the people, and the politics — in that order. We've spent two decades navigating New York City and State government, building the relationships and credibility that open doors others can't.

What this looks like:

  • Legislative and regulatory strategy

  • Land use and project approvals

  • Budget and appropriations advocacy

  • Federal, State, and City agency engagement

  • Crisis management and government navigation

Our work has helped organizations secure hundreds of millions in public and private funding and navigate some of New York's most complex approval processes.

Our Work

We focus on three areas, and we go deep in all of them.

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Community Strategy•

Policy that doesn't reflect the communities it affects doesn't last. We bring deep roots in New York's neighborhoods to every engagement — not as a talking point, but as a methodology. We build the coalitions, relationships, and plans that make change durable.

What this looks like:

  • Community and neighborhood planning

  • Coalition building and stakeholder engagement

  • Equity-centered policy development

  • Public space and waterfront planning

  • Distressed community revitalization

Prior planning work includes the South Bronx Waterfront, Gowanus, Sheridan Expressway, Port Morris East River, and the HUB at 149th Street.

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Organizational Advisement •

Behind every effective organization is a clear strategy and a leadership team that knows how to execute it. We work with executives and boards to build the systems, structures, and culture that sustain mission-driven organizations through change.

What this looks like:

  • Strategic planning and organizational design

  • Executive coaching and leadership development

  • Board development and retreat facilitation

  • Fund development and grant strategy

  • Program design and evaluation

Prior planning work includes the South Bronx Waterfront, Gowanus, Sheridan Expressway, Port Morris East River, and the HUB at 149th Street.

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Every significant outcome in this city started with a conversation. Let's have one.

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