Dear Neighbors,


Our office is excited to launch Participatory Budgeting (PB) Cycle 15 for our district. PB is a community-driven process where you help decide how public capital funds are invested in neighborhood improvements.

As we prepare for Vote Week (April 11–19, 2026), we are collecting ideas from residents for capital projects that will benefit our parks, schools, libraries, NYCHA developments, and community centers. I encourage you to explore the Idea Map, submit your project ideas, and help ensure our community’s priorities are represented.

In community,

Council Member Amanda Farías

New York City Council, District 18

The Idea Map is an interactive tool where you can drop a pin on a location in our district, describe your idea, and explore submissions from neighbors. Our community goal is to collect 50 ideas by December 19. Every submission helps prioritize community needs.

Examples of past PB–funded projects include:

• Harding Park Community Garden – Inter-Water Supply Upgrade
• Gym AC upgrades at Castle Hill MS & Linden Tree ES
• Gym AC installation at the Women’s Academy of Excellence
• Life Skills classroom at P.S. 17X
• Student technology access at P.S. 17X & Comp Sci High
• Park maintenance at Pugsley Creek Park & Clason Point Park
• Auditorium seat upgrades at Blueprint Middle School

You can learn more about eligibility, project examples, and the full PB process on our PB website.

Examples of past PB–funded projects include:

• Harding Park Community Garden – Inter-Water Supply Upgrade
• Gym AC upgrades at Castle Hill MS & Linden Tree ES
• Gym AC installation at the Women’s Academy of Excellence
• Life Skills classroom at P.S. 17X
• Student technology access at P.S. 17X & Comp Sci High
• Park maintenance at Pugsley Creek Park & Clason Point Park
• Auditorium seat upgrades at Blueprint Middle School

You can learn more about eligibility, project examples, and the full PB process on our PB website.