Proposal Development

At Proposal Development Forums, residents come together to review, prioritize, and assess the feasibility, equity, and impact of the ideas submitted over the summer. Once the ideas are prioritized, forum participants draft final proposals with guidance from City staff.

Forums offer a collaborative environment where Boston neighbors work together to draft project proposals before going on the ballot in January 2027. 

October Proposal Development Forums (Prioritizing Ideas): 

• FORUM #1: Breaktime (COMPLETED)
  
  Date: Thursday, October 1, 2026
  
  Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 
  
  Topics: Arts and Culture, Health and Wellbeing, and Environment, Sustainability and Food Access
• FORUM #2: Bolling Municipal Building (COMPLETED)
  
  Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
  
  Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  
  Topics: Education, Youth and Families, Public Safety, and Facilities, Parks and Recreation
• FORUM #3: Hyde Park Boston Public Library (AT CAPACITY)
  
  Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026
  
  Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
  
  Topics: Community Resources, Local Economy and Worker Empowerment, and Streets and Sidewalks

November Proposal Drafting Forum:

• FINAL FORUM: 26 Court Street, First Floor
  
  Date: Thursday, November 5, 2026
  
  Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | (Registration link to be listed in October)

We encourage you to check back with us in mid-October for more information about the final forum. We look forward to seeing you there!