What Is Participatory Budgeting (PB)?
Participatory Budgeting (PB) is a democratic process that allows community members to directly decide how to spend part of a public budget. In New York City, it PB began in 2011 when four Council Members—Brad Lander, Melissa Mark-Viverito, Eric Ulrich, and Jumaane D. Williams—launched a process allowing residents to allocate a portion of their capital discretionary funds. Today, 24 Council Members across NYC are asking residents how to spend at least $24 million in capital funding for local improvements to schools, parks, libraries, and other public spaces.
Vote Week
Dates: Saturday, April 11 – Sunday, April 19
During Vote Week, residents can:
- Vote online
- Vote in person at local voting sites
- Attend the community expo to learn more
Note: Countdown clock on the website may display incorrectly.
Vote on Projects Coming to Your Community
These projects include:
- Upgrades and renovations to parks and playgrounds
- New or improved basketball courts
- Water system and infrastructure improvements for community spaces
- Technology and facility upgrades in local schools
Come to the Community Expo at Sonia Sotomayor Community Center to learn more about these projects, ask questions, and cast your vote!
In-Person Voting Locations
Vote during Vote Week (April 11–19) online or at various sites throughout District 18.
Community Expo!
Sonia Sotomayor Community Center
Come learn about the projects on the ballot, speak directly with community partners, and cast your vote.
Families are welcome. Children will have the opportunity to decorate ballot boxes for voting sites.
Volunteer
Volunteer at our voting sites and pop-up locations throughout Vote Week and help spread the word across District 18.
Let your neighbors know that $1 million in capital construction projects is coming to the district — and they have the opportunity to vote on which ones get built.
Resumen / সংক্ষিপ্তসার
Vote del 11 al 19 de abril para decidir cómo se invierte $1 millón en el Distrito 18.
Puede votar en línea o en persona. Consulte arriba para ubicaciones y voluntariado.
১১ এপ্রিল থেকে ১৯ এপ্রিল পর্যন্ত ভোট দিন—ডিস্ট্রিক্ট ১৮-এ $১ মিলিয়ন কীভাবে ব্যয় হবে তা নির্ধারণ করতে।
অনলাইনে বা সরাসরি ভোট দিন। ভোটের স্থান ও স্বেচ্ছাসেবী তথ্য উপরে দেখুন।
More Information on PB
The Idea Map is now closed for submissions, but you can still view the ideas that have been submitted.
Eligible projects must be capital projects—physical infrastructure improvements for public benefit (costing more than $50,000 and less than $1 million).
Examples of eligible projects include:
- Parks and playground upgrades
- School renovations and classroom improvements
- NYCHA development repairs or enhancements
- Community center equipment and facility upgrades
Non-eligible requests include:
- After-school programs
- Swimming or educational classes
- Financial literacy courses
- Additional trash bins or cleanup crews
- Private buildings or non-profit funding
Click “Select Language” at the top right of the map to use it in your preferred language.
