In New York, Participatory Budgeting (or PB) is a relatively new program where district residents participate directly in the city budgeting process, deciding how to spend $1,000,000 in city funds. These funds can go towards capital projects in our parks, our schools—or wherever else the residents of our district decide.
Yesterday we profiled the BOOKlyn SHUTTLE mobile library project, and gave an overview of the PB voting process, which you can read about here.
Meerkat Media Collective provides us with “A quick introduction to an inspiring form of participatory democracy taking root across America” in this super enjoyable video.
Today we’ve got a list of the other projects that are part of District 33’s PB agenda, including parks and schools in Greenpoint and Williamsburg.
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P.S. 110, 124 Monitor St: Equip all classrooms with interactive SMARTboard technology to support curricula and prepare its 375 students for the 21st century.
P.S. 31, 75 Meserole Ave: Upgrade antiquated computer lab with Apple computers, notebook cart, Promethean Activboard, and printers.
McGolrick Park Playground Reconstruction: A full reconstruction of the dilapidated and heavily used playground in McGolrick Park.
District-wide NYCHA Playground Repairs: Help fund repairs and renovations at four playgrounds around the district. Improve safety and outdoor play for neighborhood kids.
BOOKlyn SHUTTLE: Pratt-designed library and education center on wheels.
Greenway Sidewalk Reconstruction: Sidewalk repair between Kent and Flushing Ave to improve conditions and create access for wheelchair users and others to new green space. (Location: Williamsburg Street West)
For a full list of projects and voting dates, go to Council Member Stephen Levin’s tumbler, here.
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