Participatory budgeting
Participatory budgeting is a way of involving residents in the discussion, planning and decision-making of common tax resources.
In Vaasa, residents can suggest and decide how to use a certain amount of money.
Residents have already planted cherry trees in Kirsikkapuisto in Onkilahti, a flower meadow in Vaskiluoto, toys to daycare and an open-air ice swimming area in the Inner Harbour. In year 2024 the winning idea was bins and more benches for the waterfront promenade.
In 2025, the proposal of ideas for participatory budgeting will begin in February.