Charting a new path for PB in Buffalo
PBP is supporting the Buffalo Common Council and the Clean Air Coalition of WNY in piloting a new approach for starting PB. This July, Buffalo’s Common Council voted unanimously to establish a PB Committee, tasked with developing a proposal for implementing PB. After years of building support for PB with local community groups and […]
Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and New York City Council Announce Expansion of Participatory Budgeting for 2014-2015 Cycle
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** July 23, 2014 22 districts will participate in next cycle to designate over $25 million City Hall—Today, Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and the New York City Council announced the expansion of participatory budgeting to 22 districts that will designate over $25 million toward […]
The White House & PBP Host National Convening
On Tuesday, May 13th, The White House and the Participatory Budgeting Project co-hosted a day-long meeting on participatory budgeting, as part of the White House’s efforts to advance PB. “Promoting Innovation in Civic Engagement: Exploring Community‐Led Participatory Budgeting in the United States” brought together over 60 city leaders, community organizers, residents, funders, researchers and technologists to […]
How to Scale Up PBNYC: New Memo
Since 2011, we’ve worked with New York City Council Members, communities, and partner organizations to build a Participatory Budgeting process that now spans 9 of the City’s 51 council districts. This January the City will undergo a major transition as new officials take office across city government, and this change presents big opportunities to strengthen […]
Info Sessions on Boston Youth PB
We’re excited to announce two info sessions for groups interested in helping to organize Boston’s Youth PB process, on December 9th and 10th. See below for the official invitation! Invitation to Information Session on Participatory Budgeting Steering Committee Dear Youth and Youth Advocates, I’m writing to invite you to an info session to learn how […]
Join the PB Facilitation and Outreach Teams!!
Do you have a couple of hours a month to give to your community? We’re looking for volunteers with Outreach and/or Facilitation skills to support Participatory Budgeting in New York City (PBNYC) and Chicago (PB Chicago). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in honing their facilitation and outreach skills, learning more about city government, gaining experience engaging diverse community […]
Press Release: PBNYC Vote Results 2013
The results are in from the latest round of participatory budgeting in New York City. See the press release below and PBNYC.org for full details. Council Members & Communities Announce Results of Second Participatory Budgeting Process NEW YORK, NY (04/22/2013)(readMedia)– In 2011, City Council Members Brad Lander (D-Brooklyn), Melissa Mark-Viverito (D-Manhattan), Eric Ulrich (R-Queens) […]
Press Release: Groups Call for Expansion of Participatory Budgeting as Proven Method to Fight Corruption
In response to the corruption scandal that came to light this week in New York City, PBP and our PBNYC partners Community Voices Heard and the Community Development Project are calling for the expansion of PB as a way to ensure transparency and accountability. See the press release below for more information. For Immediate Release: Friday, […]
First Meeting for PB in San Francisco
The first meeting for San Francisco District 3’s Participatory Budgeting process is this Saturday! See the meeting info below and more background here. D3 Participatory Budgeting Community Session Saturday, January 26 10:00 am – 12:30 pm Tel-Hi Center 660 Lombard St Join Supervisor Chiu in this meeting giving residents the power to vote directly on […]
Call for Proposals for 2013 Participatory Budgeting Conference
Join us in Chicago May 3-5, 2013 for Building a Democratic City: The 2nd International Conference on Participatory Budgeting in the US and Canada! We are now accepting proposals for workshops, presentations, panels, and other sessions – please see the Call for Proposals and conference website for more information. The deadline for submissions is February […]