Thankful to Perch for a Shift in Perspective
Ever since I began taking social studies and becoming aware of my surroundings as a child growing up in New York City, I’ve been fascinated by the history of the City.
From Public Policy to Community Engagement
Hi everyone!
My name is Kayla Joyner, the newest member of Perch’s team, specializing in community engagement. But let me rewind a bit. In 2023, I earned my BA in international relations and political science, however, I soon found myself on a career path that was quite different from what I envisioned during my college years…
Behind The Scenes of Managing a Public Space
Winter vibes are in full swing, and March is treating me well with awesome snowfall, some meaningful work, and quality time with my family. I hope you all are safe and warm. Happy New Year to each one of you.
Everything I know about community engagement I learned from bartending … and other musings on transferable skills
My colleague Saki Mori wrote an article last month about how to define “workforce development,” which inspired some of my own thinking about my personal understanding of the term.
What is Workforce Development?
Enter this question into Google, and an array of results for its definition will appear.
Family: Chosen, Work or Biological … it’s all relative
This time of year always reminds me of family; whether it be a chosen family, work family, or biological family.
Behind The Scenes of Managing A Public Space
I'm Aarti Mehta, a Mumbai native whose journey has been shaped by a profound love for creativity, culture, and the dynamics of urban life.
Secret Recipe for BID Formation
Three years of conversations. 41 Meetings. Three hundred and eighty NYC tax lots housing over 300 businesses. One and a half miles of Fulton Street. Nearly 2,290 mailings & 2475 phone calls. 20 neighbors, including property owners, business operators, service providers--all of them considered investors in their future.