PB process - Toronto Community Housing

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Residents choose the projects that will go forward to an allocation meeting. Residents also choose one voting delegate a
How Participatory Budgeting (PB) works Brainstorming (Phase 1)

Planning

Building meetings (Phase 2)

Allocation meetings (Phase 3)

Lots of planning happens before PB activities start in Toronto Community Housing neighbourhoods. A joint monitoring committee reviews the PB process to make sure that it is transparent and allows for strong communication between residents and staff. Five PB monitoring committees (Central, East, West, Safety, Seniors) meet with staff to share ideas and help prepare for the PB process. Committee members include Tenant Representatives and resident leaders.

Tenant Representatives and resident leaders work together to identify possible projects in their community. All residents are encouraged to attend these workshops.

Residents choose the projects that will go forward to an allocation meeting. Residents also choose one voting delegate and one alternate delegate to represent their community at the allocation meeting.

PB funding can be used for major building improvement projects • • • • •

stairwells playgrounds recreation rooms building exteriors community garden projects

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hallways exterior lighting lobbies laundry rooms (not including washers and dryers)

Delegates from all communities attend allocation meetings to vote for the projects that should receive funding. All residents are welcome to attend an allocation meeting. However, only delegates are allowed to vote.

PB funding cannot be used for regular maintenance and repair work such as: • • • •

unit improvements building exteriors, roofs, etc. window cleaning security cameras

For regular maintenance requests, you can call the Client Care Centre at 416-981-5500 (24 hours a day, seven days a week).

Learn more about Participatory Budgeting at torontohousing.ca/pb