For better infrastructure in the 46th Ward, show up and participate

On October 10, Alderman James Cappleman will announce participatory budgeting in the 46th Ward. Participatory budgeting is a community-based process where community members decide how to spend $1.3 million in Aldermanic menu funds. Residents gather at neighborhood assemblies, develop project ideas, and then vote on the ideas. You would probably like to see infrastructure that promotes walking, bicycling and transit as keys to a healthy, safe neighborhood. More info here.

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Permalink Reply by Steven Vance on September 29, 2012 at 6:46am

Excellent. 49th Ward Alderman Joe Moore first did this in 2009-2010.

http://www.ward49.com/participatory-budgeting/

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on September 30, 2012 at 12:25am

I have friends in Rogers Park who have liked the switch to participatory budgeting in the 49th ward. I'd like to see it in a lot more wards, and I'm encouraged that several are doing pilot projects in the next year.