Justice Innovation, Inc. d/b/a Center for Justice Innovation
Building Green Space for New York City Public Housing Residents
Help to create and improve greenspace at a New York City Housing Authority development.
Posted August 5, 2024
Background & Context
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) is the largest landlord in North America and the largest public housing authority in the country. NYCHA’s mission is to provide decent and affordable housing in a safe and secure living environment for about 600,000 low- and moderate- income residents throughout New York City through its public housing and Section 8 programs.
The Center for Justice Innovation has received a grant to develop and activate greenspace at four NYCHA developments across the City of New York. This has been informed by an in-depth participatory design process that engaged NYCHA residents in collaboration with greenspace and community partners.
Work & Deliverables
The attorney needs to draft and assist in negotiation of a construction contract. The contract is to build a dog park and BBQ area in the Castle Hill Houses in the Bronx.
Preparation Phase
- Meeting with in-house counsel and program staff to discuss the project.
Collaboration Phase
- Drafting and negotiating the contract.
Wrap Up
Justice Innovation, Inc. d/b/a Center for Justice Innovation
The Center for Justice Innovation works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. Our approach involves collaboration among our three main teams: research and evaluation; direct-service programming; and training and expert assistance. Research informs programming, programming informs research, and both research and practice inform our efforts to train and assist communities across the U.S. and internationally in adopting tailored reforms.
Justice Innovation, Inc. d/b/a Center for Justice Innovation
The Center for Justice Innovation works with communities and justice systems to advance equity, increase safety, and help individuals and communities thrive. Our approach involves collaboration among our three main teams: research and evaluation; direct-service programming; and training and expert assistance. Research informs programming, programming informs research, and both research and practice inform our efforts to train and assist communities across the U.S. and internationally in adopting tailored reforms.