Boston Participatory Budgeting Workshop

Are you a City of Boston resident?

How would you spend $2 million to benefit your community?

The City of Boston wants to hear from the disability community! Join the Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) on Tuesday, July 29, from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM for a virtual idea collection workshop to explore what might be possible!

If you are a City of Boston resident and would like to participate, please register ASAP here: https://bit.ly/IdeasInAction.

What is Participatory Budgeting?

Participatory Budgeting is a democratic process that lets community members directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. In Boston, Participatory Budgeting empowers residents to propose project ideas that center social and racial equity. By engaging in Participatory Budgeting, Bostonians of all ages and backgrounds can help inform priorities and guide future City investments.

Examples of winning proposals from last year:

•      Expand Access to Fresh Food in Boston – 1834 votes |$400,000 awarded
•      Rat Prevention Initiatives in Dense Residential Areas – 1761 votes |$500,000 awarded
•      Programs to Support Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Youth – 1707 votes |$250,000 awarded
•      Rental Assistance for Boston Youth (Ages 16-24) – 1638 votes |$200,000 awarded
•      Support Community Gardens in Neighborhoods with Limited Access to Affordable Food – 1,571 votes | $500,000 awarded
•      Install Benches at High-Ridership Public Transit Bus Stops in Boston – 1,505 votes | $150,000 awarded

Your Voice. Your Neighborhood. Your $2 Million Decision.

We hope you can join us!

Need an accommodation?

ADA reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request. To submit a request, contact Kay Schoucair at kays@bostoncil.org or 617-821-4394. As part of your request, please include a description of the accommodation you will need and include as much detail as you can. Please provide your contact information in case we need more information. When possible, please allow at least seven days advance notice. Last-minute requests will be accepted but may be difficult to fill.