Partnership for the Public Good is a community-based think tank that builds a more just, sustainable, and culturally vibrant Buffalo Niagara through action-oriented research, policy development, and citizen engagement.

A New Home For Action

Since 2007, our work has been dedicated to effecting lasting, positive change in our community. Created with the help of educators, students, volunteers, interns, and independent researchers, our rich body of reports, policy briefs, and fact sheets can now be found in the Buffalo Commons.

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January 3, 2025

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of December 30, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

January 3, 2025

WGRZ: "Buffalo Water's misallocation of $11M sparks affordability crisis amidst rising debt

Nate Benson | January 3, 2025 On the heels of allegations that Buffalo Water misused $11 million from the American Rescue Plan funds it received, a new study highlights a gap in affordability and a growing water debt problem in the Queen City.  Buffalo Water was awarded $11M from the Rescue …

December 27, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of December 23, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check …

December 20, 2024

Buffalo Common Council Summary: Week of December 16, 2024

by PPG Staff Each week, PPG summarizes important takeaways from the major Buffalo Common Council meetings. We also include information from council meetings related to our Community Agenda items. If you want to learn more about how the council meetings work and how you can get involved, check out …

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On the Edge of Abundance: Water Affordability and Equity in Buffalo
Bringing Community Responders to Erie County
Affordable Housing Task Force October 2024 Report
The Child Care Crisis: History and Examples from Across the United States
Supporting a Forgotten Population: Foster Care Youth Transitions in Erie County