Chicago Participatory Budgeting Project

The Chicago Participatory Budgeting Project is a community-driven process where residents directly decide how to allocate public funds for local projects. Citizens propose ideas, discuss options, and vote on how to spend a portion of the city’s budget, empowering residents to influence neighborhood improvements. This approach fosters transparency, civic engagement, and ensures that public resources reflect community priorities. It aims to create more inclusive decision-making, giving residents a meaningful role in shaping their neighborhoods’ development and services.