Proposal Development

Get ready to help review, prioritize, and shape project proposals for the PB ballot!

During the month of October, Boston residents reviewed and prioritized a short list of project ideas for the PB ballot. Community forums were held in Downtown/Chinatown, Nubian Square, and Hyde Park with over 150 participants in total. Now, it's time to develop those ideas into proposals!

join us! November Proposal Drafting Forum:

Location: 26 Court Street, First Floor

Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

NOTE: We ask residents to register only if they can stay for the full duration of the forum (5:30 pm - 7:30 pm). Registration is highly encouraged as we cannot guarantee space for walk-ins due to limited space.

Here are the 12 ideas that will be discussed in November:

Increased access to affordable groceries via supporting food pantries, pop-up markets/hubs, farmers markets, or programs that provide fresh and/or refrigerated foods.
Mental health support for immigrants and their families, with a focus on language access and culturally-affirming providers.
Supporting local art events through increased funding. Activities may include multicultural nights, community cookouts, or small concerts.
Increased awareness of substance use and availability to minors. Campaign for increased community education about drugs and their impacts.
Enhanced programming at community centers. This may include increased accessibility, life-skills, and intergenerational programming.
Access to digital skills training and adaptive devices for aging adults.
Supportive programs and services for parents staying at home with infants.
Improve the safety of Boston's streets by increasing signage and lighting.
Expansion of protected bike lanes across Boston.
Access to legal support and resources for immigrants being impacted by arbitrary Federal law changes.
Increased funding for school-year and summer jobs for Boston youth.
Housing resources and services for low-income individuals and families.

Recap of October Forums

OPB is excited to share an update about the three forums held in October. On Thursday, October 1st; Wednesday, October 7th; and Thursday, October 15th; OPB hosted Proposal Development Forums in partnership with local community organizations in Downtown/Chinatown, Nubian Square, and Hyde Park.

The discussions were very productive. Residents helped review and prioritize project ideas submitted over the summer. The top 12 ideas — 4 from each forum — are the ideas that will be developed into formal proposals in November.