Engage NYC Residents Meaningfully with the Community Compensation Fund
This blog post describes how the NYC Service Design Studio engaged residents in the development of the Community Compensation Fund, highlighting lessons on trust-building, equitable collaboration, and inclusive community decision-making.
The NYC Service Design Studio partnered with the Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice to design the Community Compensation Fund, a pilot program aimed at reinvesting in neighborhoods impacted by gun violence.
The team conducted co-creation sessions with residents, ensuring community voices directly shaped the fund’s priorities, processes, and eligibility criteria. The article emphasizes the principles of trust-building, equity, and shared decision-making. It offers guidance for government teams on how to meaningfully engage communities, especially those historically marginalized, in public service design and resource allocation.
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