UPPER WEST SIDE, NY — The Participatory Budget process is now open on the Upper West Side, which means you can submit or support ideas in the neighborhood for the chance to receive funding.

From now through Oct. 17, Upper West Siders can propose ideas on how $1 million of Council Member Gale Brewer's city budget allocation can be used in the neighborhood.

The projects can be used for physical infrastructure that benefits the public, cost at least $50,000, and have a lifespan of at least five years.

The projects will then be voted on in the spring.

Here are some of the ideas already submitted in the first few days of the process.

Put up Flower Baskets on Corners and Lamp Posts in the 90s

Renovate and Improve Access to Riverside Park at West 96th Street

Repair Matthew P. Sapolin Playground at 270 W. 70th St.

Complete Repair Work and Remove Scaffolding at NYCHA Amsterdam Houses

Last year, the ideas that ended up receiving funding were added security cameras in the neighborhood, school improvements, tree plantings, and a school technology grant.

You can submit ideas and view other Upper West Sider's submissions — here.

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