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  • Can Democracy Work in Chicago?

    Deanna Isaacs

    September 16, 2010 |

    The Chicago Reader |

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    Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

    A Chicago Alderman experimented with participatory budgeting, where residents decide how some of their tax money will be spent, by allowing 49th Ward residents to determine how to spend $1.3 million in the district. Residents selected 14 projects, including commissioning murals, creating a dog park and community gardens, purchasing solar-powered garbage compactors, and repaving streets. All projects are moving forward. Over 200 mural proposals were received, which the Alderman’s office narrowed down to 24 choices for community members to vote on. 12 will be funded by the city with stipends for the artists.

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  • Held together by the strings

    Amy Yee

    April 03, 2001 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Response Location: United States, Providence, Rhode Island

    Funded by a combination of state grants and private donations, the nonprofit organization, Community MusicWorks, extends the reach and influence of classical music and music education. The nonprofit hosts workshops, lessons, and programs for children in low-income neighborhoods of Providence, RI, with interest in, but limited access to, music programs.

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