Fw FYI: Proposal Development Forums & Project Implementation Updates

[Joan Pasquale]

Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2025 at 12:55 PM
From: "City of Boston Office of Participatory Budgeting" <p...@hello.boston.gov>
To: PCB...@Mail.com
Subject: Proposal Development Forums & Project Implementation Updates

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Office of Participatory Budgeting   REGISTER TO ATTEND PROPOSAL DEVELOPMENT FORUMS! In partnership with local community organizations, the Office of Participatory Budgeting will host five in-person Proposal Development Forums in October and November of 2025. The objective of these forums is for residents to review and prioritize the ideas collected over the summer, and to draft proposals for PB Voting in January 2026. Join one of the forums in October to review and prioritize project ideas for the PB Ballot! NOTE: Because of limited space, and to allow others to participate, please register for one Proposal Development Forum only. 14 Oct Proposal Development Forum #1 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library 1350 Blue Hill Ave, Mattapan, MA 02126 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/oDnWpzA5EzCjNuRz6  23 Oct Proposal Development Forum #2 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Maverick Landing Community Services 31 Liverpool St, East Boston, MA 02128 REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/CmFyysCDrCWd2FZV8 27 Oct Proposal Development Forum #3 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm |Charlesview Community Center 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton, MA REGISTER HERE: https://forms.gle/mkr61PYHeiRfq85z5 SAVE THE DATE: Help draft project proposals in collaboration with City staff in November 13 Nov Proposal Development Forum #4 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | City Hall Plaza 1 City Hall Square room 801, Boston, MA 02203 (Registration link to be listed in early November) 18 Nov Proposal Development Forum #5 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm | City Hall Plaza 1 City Hall Square room 801, Boston, MA 02203 (Registration link to be listed in early November) CYCLE ONE PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION UPDATES Programs to Support Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Youth: $250,000 The Office of Returning Citizens released a grant application in early May, 2025. A total of 41 organizations applied for funding to support impacted youth. A press release announcing the 12 awarded grantees and their project proposals will be released in October/November. Rat Prevention Initiatives in Dense Residential Areas:  $500,000 The Boston Housing Authority Released an RFP to furnish and install containerized enclosure systems for trash, recycling and compostable waste streams for rodent prevention for nine (9) BHA waste corral locations in Brighton: three adjacent developments at Commonwealth Family, Commonwealth Elderly, and Washington Street; and the Patricia White apartments. BHA is currently reviewing vendor applications. Stay tunned for installation updates. Install Benches at High Ridership Public Transit Bus Stops in Boston: $150,000 The Streets Cabinet released a Request for Proposals (RFP) on September 10 to procure the benches. The RFP includes plaques for the benches to acknowledge the PB process and resident decision-making as the originators of this project. Between the vendor's proposal, and the MBTA taking care of storing and installing the benches, the Streets Cabinet will be able to procure approximately 120 benches instead of the original 50. Installation is scheduled to happen by early spring, if not sooner. The Streets team is currently assessing where the benches will be placed. Rental Assistance for Boston Youth Ages 16-24: $200,000 The Mayor's Office of Housing released a “Youth Tenant Stabilization Fund” in July through trusted community partners working with at-risk youth in the City. The Office is actively receiving referrals from community organizations and expect that the program will assist at least 40 youth with up to $5,000 for rental arrears, utility arrears, first month’s rent, last month’s rent, and security deposit, broker fee, or moving truck, as needed. Support for Community Gardens in Neighborhoods with Limited Affordable Food Access: $500,000 The City's Law Department is providing final guidelines on ways that PB funding can be used to implement this project. We expect that GrowBoston will have an implementation plan within the next few weeks. Expand Access to Fresh Foods in Boston:  $500,000 OPB is meeting with the Office of Food Justice in early October to define their plans for implementation. Can’t see the email? Display this email in your browser Boston City Hall, 1 City Hall Square, Boston, Massachusetts 02201, United States Hours & Directions