This year, 24 Council Members across New York City are asking residents how to spend at least $24 million in capital funding, specifically for local improvements to schools, parks, libraries and other public spaces. PBNYC funds physical infrastructure projects in public spaces, cost at least $50,000 and have a lifespan of at least 5 years.
How Does It Work?
Idea Collection
October – November
Through community meetings, residents brainstorm ideas and recruit volunteers (as known as “Budget Delegates”) for the current cycle.
Proposal Development
December – February
With support from City agencies and staff, ideas are transformed into tangible proposals. Budget Delegates then narrow down proposals and select projects that meet the needs of their community.
GOTV and Vote Week
March – April
Once final ballot projects have been determined, stakeholders get-out-the-vote (GOTV) and prepare for a nine-day districtwide vote, taking place between April 6-14, 2024.
Evaluation and Planning
May – June
Winning projects are included in the upcoming Fiscal Year budget in June. Staff and stakeholders evaluate the process and oversee the implementation of funded projects by City agencies.
Contact pbnyc@council.nyc.gov with questions or inquiries.
Source: https://council.nyc.gov/pb/
You are taking on a PROJECT DISTRICT# in NYC for you and/or with a partner ideally to prepare for your PB Project. Create a Presentation Slide (share with partner) and include the following - (Max 10 slides)
Take photos as evidence, either via Google Maps Street View OR in person as you walk around in your PROJECT DISTRICT #
1) We are going to map our neighborhood and describe the change that our neighborhood has gone through over the years.
http://maps.google.com --> Drag the yellow guy and drop him in your neighborhood for street view. Click See More Dates. Compare your neighborhood over a period of time as you explore on a virtual street walk through time.
Respond to the following prompts in a slide that you and your project partner create
2) We are going to map our neighborhood and describe the change that our neighborhood has gone through over the years.
What is a STRENGTH of your project district?
3) Identify the following infrastructures in your district -
a) How green is your neighborhood? Describe the amount of trees and green spaces you see during your virtual walk.
b) Does your community encourage walking and biking? How connected is your community to public transportation?
c) Your local library
how far of a walk is it from your place?
d) Your local green park
describe it and how far is it from you?
e) Your local food market or grocery store
describe how far this is from you and how is your access to healthy food?
4) What is a WEAKNESS of your project district?
5) What is an OPPORTUNITY for your project district?
6) What is your specific project idea and how much will it cost? You can include short term and long-term data analysis breakdown if your project idea for this district
7) Reach out to city council office or engage with someone else to polish and promote your idea to make others vote for it. Share with us results of your engagement.
