Neighbourhood Decision Making
The results are in! The City of London is excited to announce the 20 winning projects selected by residents through the 2024 Neighbourhood Decision Making program.
Please note that due to a reporting error, the total number of votes cast was incorrectly posted online earlier. This has since been updated and the total number of votes is 18,464. There are no changes to the list of winning projects Londoners selected.
The voting process, which took place online, by phone, and in person from November 4 to 9, determined how $250,000 in funding will be allocated to community-driven projects designed to enhance the city’s neighbourhoods.
The $250,000 in funding will be distributed across five geographic areas of the city, with each area receiving up to $50,000 for projects. Individual projects will receive up to $30,000 in funding. The winning ideas cover a wide range of initiatives, from outdoor place spaces to tree planting to community art and neighbourhood events.
The 2024 Winning Projects
Central London
Big Idea: Natural Playground at Academie De La Tamise Greenspace
Small Ideas:
- Neighbourhood Porch Concert Series in Central London
- Gaga Ball Pit at Mountsfield Public School Greenspace
Northwest London
Big Idea: Natural Playground at Saint Marguerite D'Youville Catholic Elementary School
Small Ideas:
- Volleyball and Seating in Oak Park
- Utility Box Mural in Northwest London
- Little Library on Elson Road
- Park Bench in Beaverbrook Woods
Northeast London
Big Idea: Picnic Tables at Mother Teresa Secondary School Greenspace
Small Ideas:
- Outdoor Seating and Tree Planting at East Carling Public School Greenspace
- Soccer Goal Posts for Cedar Hollow Park
- Bike Repair Station on Trail at Stoney Creek Valley Southeast
Southwest London
Big Idea: Small Play Equipment and Playground Resurfacing with Accessible Entry Point at Cleardale Public School
Small Ideas:
- Tree Planting in White Oaks Park
- Multicultural Free Little Library on Clarendon Crescent
- Neighbourhood Art Show in Byron
- Bike Parking at Boler Road and Byron Baseline Road
Southeast London
Big Idea: Trees, Benches and Small Play Equipment at Trafalgar Public School
Small Ideas:
- Tree Planting in CNRA Park
- Bird Friendly Decals at East Lions Community Centre
A record number of project ideas (342) were submitted by residents and neighbourhood groups between June 17 and September 20. After review by City staff, 99 ideas were included on the final ballot. Each of the 20 winning projects will be fully implemented by the end of 2025.
Neighbourhood Decision Making is part of the City of London’s ongoing commitment to fostering community engagement and supporting initiatives that help Londoners feel a sense of connection and belonging within their neighbourhoods. This initiative aligns with the City’s Strategic Plan to promote vibrant, inclusive, and well-connected communities.
About the program
Residents know the needs of their neighbourhoods better than anyone. They're the ones with great ideas to help make their neighbourhood stronger, safer, connected and vibrant. Many neighbourhoods can benefit from things like neighbourhood events, community art or outdoor exercise equipment. But some ideas need a bit of cash to come to life.
That’s why the City of London created the Neighbourhood Decision Making program, where residents submit their ideas and get to vote on which ideas they want to see come to life. That’s what makes this program special -- the community gets to decide!
Neighbourhood Decision Making allows residents to be involved in making their neighbourhood a better place to live, while connecting with their neighbours and engaging in their municipal government.
Through this program, a total of $250,000 is available to enhance neighbourhoods across the city. Individual neighbourhood projects can receive up to $30,000 to be implemented.
