Ideas in Action: Project Implementation
The Office of Participatory Budgeting is actively working with lead departments to support the implementation of the projects below.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Participatory Budgeting
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1 City Hall Square
Room 813Boston, MA 02201
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Cycle One Project Implementation Updates
Install Benches at High Ridership Bus Stops
Funded Amount: $150,000
This proposal will allow the City's Transportation Department to install benches at high-ridership bus stops across the City.
Programs Supporting Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Youth
Funded Amount: $250,000
This proposal will offer grants to nonprofit organizations to support youth ages 14-21 who are formerly or currently incarcerated, helping them build a brighter future.
Rental Assistance for Boston Youth
Funded Amount: $200,000
This proposal will fund a pilot rental assistance program for Boston residents between the ages of 16-24 to stabilize their housing situation.
Rat Prevention Initiatives in Dense Residential Areas
Funded Amount: $500,000
This proposal aims to tackle rodent infestations in identified hotspots by improving waste management practices and reducing food access for rats.
Expand Access to Fresh Foods
Funded Amount: $400,000
This proposal will offer grants to nonprofit organizations to bolster assistance programs for Boston residents facing food insecurity.
Community Gardens in Neighborhoods with Limited Affordable Food Access
Funded Amount: $500,000
This proposal will offer grants to nonprofit organizations to build community gardens on underutilized land for public access and use.
Other Ideas on the PB Ballot for Cycle One
Additionally, we would like to share a summary of proposals that did not receive the highest votes. Below is the list, along with the number of votes each project received and their ranking. The office recognizes the value residents placed in each proposal, and we’ll be sharing these ideas with the appropriate City Departments to consider for future initiatives.
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RANK |
VOTES |
PROJECT NAME |
LEAD DEPARTMENT |
FUNDING |
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#7 |
1415 |
Expand Evening Recreational Opportunities for Youth |
Youth Sports Grants, Human Services |
$300,000 |
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#8 |
1411 |
Support and Education Programming for at Risk Youth Ages 10-13 |
Youth Development Fund |
$300,000 |
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#9 |
1294 |
Economic Opportunities for Low-Income Entrepreneurs |
Office of Small Business |
$500,000 |
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#10 |
1292 |
Pilot an Expansion of the Youth Jobs Program during the School Year |
Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity |
$515,000 |
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#11 |
1193 |
Enhance Access to Essential Items for Boston’s Senior Populations |
Age Strong |
$500,000 |
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#12 |
1172 |
Publicly Accessible Fruit Trees for Boston Residents |
GrowBoston |
$500,000 |
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#13 |
841 |
City-Wide Campaign to Promote PAATHS Addiction Support Services |
BPHC’s Recovery Services Bureau |
$300,000 |
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#14 |
782 |
Connecting Boston Residents to Health Resources |
BPHC’s Mayor’s Health Line |
$250,000 |
For more information, email pb@boston.gov.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Participatory Budgeting
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1 City Hall Square
Room 813Boston, MA 02201
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