The New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYC EDC) enlisted McKissack to provide Section 3 Program Management Services and MWBE Consulting Services on its Rockaway Boardwalk Reconstruction Project. The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development’s (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program utilized $325 million in funding to rebuild approximately 5.5 miles of shoreline in Far Rockaway, which was severely impacted by Superstorm Sandy (2012). The new boardwalk now features protective measures to withstand future storms, as well as new concession and recreational opportunities. McKissack provided services for the HUD/CDBG-DR Section 3 requirements, assuring that employment, training and contracting, to the greatest extent feasible, were directed to low and very low income persons. To ensure achievement of the Section 3 goals, McKissack developed a web portal for opportunities, online applications, registration and self-affirmations for both individuals and businesses; hosted community outreach events to inform local residents and businesses about the project, local workforce opportunities and the Section 3 Program; and partnered with local businesses and non-profits to promote and advertise local opportunities. McKissack created and maintained a database of all interested applicants to the project for client and sub-recipient use. McKissack managed all Section 3 Resident and Section 3 Business Concerns compliance documentation and analyzed and prepared certified payroll reports to ensure hiring goals were on target. McKissack also managed the project’s MWBE program—engaging and assisting qualified MWBE subcontracting firms and labor force individuals by providing contracting and employment opportunities.