Press Release
The Participatory Budgeting process
1
Design the process
The Re-Imagine Philadelphia Steering Committee, whose members represent the community, creates the rules and engagement plan.
2
Brainstorm ideas
Community members share and discuss ideas for capital projects through meetings and online tools.
Capital projects are investments in the City’s physical and technology infrastructure, community facilities, and public buildings. Examples include a recreation center roof repair or water fountain installation. Capital funds are used to buy, build, or improve these City assets.
Capital projects must have a useful life of over five years and cost $15,000 or more.
3
Develop proposals
Volunteer budget delegates develop community ideas into feasible projects.
4
Vote
Community members vote on the proposals that best serve the community’s needs.
5
Fund winning projects
The City funds and implements the winning ideas.
1
Design the process
The Re-Imagine Philadelphia Steering Committee, whose members represent the community, creates the rules and engagement plan.
2
Brainstorm ideas
Community members share and discuss ideas for capital projects through meetings and online tools.
Capital projects are investments in the City’s physical and technology infrastructure, community facilities, and public buildings. Examples include a recreation center roof repair or water fountain installation. Capital funds are used to buy, build, or improve these City assets.
Capital projects must have a useful life of over five years and cost $15,000 or more.
3
Develop proposals
Volunteer budget delegates develop community ideas into feasible projects.
4
Vote
Community members vote on the proposals that best serve the community’s needs.
5
Fund winning projects
The City funds and implements the winning ideas.