Participatory Budgeting in the US and Canada: International Conference - March 30-31, 2012 New York City

Where to Sleep in the City That Never Sleeps

PB in the US and Canada Conference — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:29:52 +0000

We’ve finalized our recommendations and group hotel rates – click here to view the options. Space is very limited at these hotels, so book soon to make sure you get a spot!
Sweet Dreams!

Speakers and Co-Sponsors

PB in the US and Canada Conference — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:40:51 +0000

Join us in New York City to learn about a new type of democracy! After spreading around the world for over 20 years, “Participatory Budgeting” is making waves in the United States and Canada. It is giving people the power to make real decisions over the budgets that affect their lives–and it may soon be coming to a city near you!

We’re thrilled to announce the first batch of confirmed speakers for the PB conference:

New York City Council Member Brad Lander
New York City Council Member Melissa Mark-Viverito
New York City Council Member Eric Ulrich
New York City Council Member Jumaane Williams
Chicago Alderman Joe Moore
Erik Olin Wright, University of Wisconsin, Madison
Cezar Busatto, Municipal Secretary for Political Coordination and Local Governance, City of Porto Alegre, Brazil
Yves Cabannes, University College London
Gianpaolo Baiocchi, Brown University
Giovanni Allegretti, University of Coimbra, Portugal
Jez Hall, The PB Unit, UK
Josh Lerner, The Participatory Budgeting Project
Michael Menser, Brooklyn College (CUNY)
Rachel LaForest, The Right to the City Alliance
Sondra Youdelman, Community Voices Heard
Caron Atlas, Arts & Democracy Project

We’re also proud to welcome the following conference Co-Sponsors:

Registration

Registration is now open–and space is limited, so please reserve your spot soon! There is a sliding scale conference fee, from $10 for low-income people to $50 for full registration.

Registration is open!

PB in the US and Canada Conference — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:04:35 +0000

Registration for the conference is now open!
Space is limited, so please register quickly! We’ll be updating the website with information regarding accommodations shortly.
Click here to register for the conference
See you in March!

Submission Deadline Extended!

PB in the US and Canada Conference — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:05:03 +0000

CALL FOR PROPOSALS DEADLINE EXTENDED–
JANUARY 31^st, 2012
Due to popular demand, we have extended the submission deadline for session proposals. Please check out the Call for Proposal for more details!

We are already planning an exciting lineup of sessions and activities. Here’s a taste of what to expect:

Site Visits to Observe PB Voting in NYC
Presentations on PB processes in New York, Chicago, Toronto Community Housing, Guelph, Montreal, Porto Alegre, the UK, and elsewhere
Sessions on e-Participatory Budgeting & Digital Media, Community Organizing, Arts & Culture, Public Housing, and Youth Engagement
Focused discussions for elected officials, practitioners, and community organizations

Welcome to our Website!

PB in the US and Canada Conference — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 18:45:24 +0000

Welcome to the website for the 2012 International Conference on Participatory Budgeting in the US and Canada!

Check back here for updates on the conference. We look forward to seeing you in March 2012!