Q1     Who can participate? 

The Participatory Budgeting process is open to all Willowdale Ward 18 residents aged 14 and older. Our ward is divided into 6 neighbourhoods: Willowdale East, Willowdale West, Newtonbrook East, Newtonbrook West, West Lansing, and Avondale. Each year, we will be conducting Participatory Budgeting for two neighbourhoods. In 2024, it's Willowdale West and Newtonbrook West. Residents in these areas can submit, comment/brainstorm, and vote for ideas.

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Q2     How do I participate?

Our PB process is divided into 7 phases, as shown in the timeline infographic on our PB page. Each phase will have events across the neighbourhoods, each with its specific mode of participation, which could be in-person, online, or hybrid. Please note that all online engagement will occur through our dedicated community engagement portal called Willowdale Action Hub. Please ensure to sign up on this portal and follow the Participatory Budgeting folder for latest updates. Idea collection will happen through in-person events. Any Project Idea submitted online through Willowdale Action Hub will be considered only if the idea submitter agrees to be the Project Champion for the same.

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Q3     What types of projects can be funded?

The funding source for the participatory budget (PB) process is either Section 37 or 42. PB projects are to be service improvement and/or new amenity and not state-of-good repair. Only capital projects can be funded including, but not limited to:

a. Park improvements (Outdoor fitness equipment, lighting etc.)

b. Playgrounds (Ping-Pong tables etc.)

c. Street furniture (Benches etc.)

d. Sidewalks

e. Pollinator gardens

f. Sports facilities

g. Dog Off-leash Areas

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Q4     How do I vote?

Voting will take place in-person at various locations within our PB neighbourhoods. We will be hosting multiple voting days to give community members the flexibility for maximum participation.

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Q5     How will you announce the results?

We will announce the results on Willowdale Action Hub, on social media and through our email newsletter.

 

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Click below to ask any further questions or share your feedback/concerns. You will need to sign up on www.willowdaleactionhub.ca to add your comment. 

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