About Community Decision Making

Residents know their community's needs better than anyone. They have great ideas for making it healthier, better connected, and more vibrant. That’s why the City of Niagara Falls created the Community Decision Making pilot program, where residents can vote on the ideas they want to see come to life. Through this program, $350,000 from the City’s Capital Budget is available to enhance parks and trails across the city!

The City’s Recreation, Culture, & Parks Plan (2021) reported more than 98 initiatives to improve our community for all. Staff have identified 17 initiatives from that Plan that could be funded through the Community Decision Making program. They range in size from updating a pool or skateboard park to erecting a Little Free Library in a park location.

Community Decision Making allows residents to be involved in shaping their community to be a better place to live while collaborating with their municipal government.

About the Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan

The Recreation, Culture & Parks Plan guides services provided by the City of Niagara Falls between the years 2021 and 2031. The scope of the RCP Plan includes:

  • Indoor and outdoor recreation facilities operated by the City
  • Arts and cultural facilities operated through the City;
  • Parks and open spaces maintained by the City; and
  • Programs and services offered through the municipal recreation, culture and parks system.
How to get involved

Use the tool below to balance the Community Decision Making budget by deciding how to spend the $350,000.

You decide whether you want trees planted (for the entire $350,000) or a combination of items totaling $350,000.

Votes can be cast online from August 9, 2024 to September 18, 2024. The projects receiving the most funding will be prioritized and set in motion!

How to fund projects
  • Click on the bar to fund a project at the minimum increment and click again to increase the amount you would like to spend towards it (where applicable).
  • Drag the bar or use arrows to increase the amount you want to fund.
  • If you fund something accidentally, press reset to undo.
  • Be sure to press the submit button when you're ready!
Vote for a chance to win
  • To enter, add your email when submitting your votes. One entry per person is permitted.
  • Eligible entries will be entered into a random draw for a pair of Apple AirPods (2nd Generation).
  • See contest rules and regulations for additional information.

Note: Voting is only open to residents of Niagara Falls.

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