Toronto's Participatory Budgeting

Toronto's Participatory Budgeting is a civic initiative that allows residents to have a direct say in how a portion of the city’s budget is spent on community projects. Citizens propose ideas, which are then discussed and refined. Ultimately, the community votes on the projects they want to see funded. This process aims to enhance public engagement, ensure transparency, and prioritize the needs of residents, empowering them to influence decisions that impact their neighborhoods directly. It's a collaborative effort to make local governance more inclusive and responsive to the community's priorities.