Want to learn more about participatory budgeting (PB)? Join us for a behind the scenes tour and briefing at a neighborhood assembly in Kensington on Wednesday, September 26th. During the briefing, we'll give a quick presentation of PB and PBP's work.

In a time of rising civic engagement and frustration with politics, many leaders are using an innovative tool to build a more participatory and equitable democracy: Participatory budgeting (PB). PB is a democratic process that gives ordinary people direct control over a portion of a public budget. It empowers historically marginalized residents, engages them in finding solutions, and knits communities together. Leaders in more than 3,000 cities and governments have implemented PB. New York City’s PB process (PBNYC) is the largest in the country, engaging over 100,000 residents in allocating $40 million per year.

Join us for a neighborhood assembly, one of the first steps of the PB process. You’ll get the chance to talk with local leaders, learn about the process, and see how residents start to brainstorm and prioritize spending ideas.