Our top victories for democracy in 2017
As we reflect on 2017 and many challenges this year, we find hope in the thousands of people like you building real democracy through participatory budgeting (PB). We’re excited to continue pushing forward, and to share some of the year’s top victories at the Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP). What we did: We expanded PB to […]
PBNYC PB Ballot Project Map, 2012-2017
Map of PBNYC Projects on the PB Ballot, 2012 – 2017 The Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP) is working on an improved way to help New Yorkers see the impacts of PB. We’re working on a way to see how a project voted in by PBNYC is going — so first, we mapped the last five […]
An Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference Treat!
This isn’t a trick; it’s a treat! We’re extending our call for proposals for the Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference, and want to hear from you! Submit your proposal by December 1st to share your work with an international audience of more than 250 community leaders, government officials and staff, practitioners, researchers, funders, young leaders, […]
Building Innovative Networks for Reimagining Democracy
As we kicked off Summer 2017, we asked if you wanted your participatory budgeting process to be more equitable and effective. We followed up by inviting you to join us for our North American PB Network Summer Implementation Institute – where we partnered with experts to strengthen four key parts of the PB process together. Today, […]
PB Network Recap and an Invitation to Innovate
At the Participatory Budgeting Project (PBP), we’re counting down the days until March 8th, 2018, when we kickoff the international Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference and welcome 250 community leaders, government officials and staff, practitioners, researchers, funders, young leaders, and technologists to Phoenix, Arizona. Our team is eager to build on connections, conversations, and learnings […]
PBP News: International Conference, Trainings, Youth Leaders, and Scaling Up
Get these updates in your inbox: Sign up for our newsletter Join us at our 2018 conference We are proud to partner with a team of civic innovators to present the Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference on March 8-10, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ. The conference will bring together more than 250 community leaders, government officials and […]
Get involved with the Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference
The Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference will bring together more than 250 community leaders, government officials and staff, practitioners, researchers, funders, young leaders, and technologists to explore innovations that empower community members to make real decisions and directly participate in government. Our conference kicks off just as 10 public high schools wrap up two weeks […]
Save the Date: Innovations in Participatory Democracy Conference
All around the world, innovations in civic engagement and participatory democracy are transforming communities. We are bringing together more than 250 youth, educators, advocates, elected officials, and researchers to explore innovations that empower community members to make real decisions and directly participate in government. Join us! Mark your calendars for the Innovations in Participatory Democracy […]
Summer Implementation Institute
Join the PB Network and attend our FREE series of online learning Summer 2017.
May 2017, Study Session: Inclusion Beyond Turnout
May 2017, Study Session: “Inclusion beyond turnout“. Centering equity is important in any PB process. We often think about who is involved and focus on marginalized communities. However, are ideas and projects from disenfranchised people making it on to ballots? This Study Session focused on looking more deeply about what real inclusion means and learning […]
