PB 2025/2026: Share Your Ideas, Avondale!
The Participatory Budgeting Idea Collection will take place through both in-person events and online submissions via our community engagement portal- Willowdaleactionhub.ca. To increase the likelihood of your project idea moving forward in the PB process, we encourage you to take ownership of your idea by becoming an in-person Project Champion. When submitting your idea online, please indicate your willingness to serve as a Project Champion in the comment section to ensure your idea has a better chance to be considered in the PB process.
Who is a PROJECT CHAMPION? A Project Champion is a participant who submits an idea through the Participatory Budgeting (PB) process and collaborates closely with Councillor Cheng's staff to turn their idea into reality from start to finish. One of the key responsibilities of a Project Champion is to mobilize their idea in the community to gather maximum support.
You will need to SIGN UP on www.willowdaleactionhub.ca to submit your IDEA in the 'Share Your Ideas Avondale' folder.
IMPORTANT: Please mention in the description of your IDEA- " I will be the Project Champion for this idea"
Phases
Community Review of the Top 20 Ideas
Thank you for sharing your ideas for Participatory Budgeting in Avondale. The idea collection phase is well underway, and based on community input, we have consolidated a Top 20 list of proposed projects.
In this phase, we invite you to review, comment on, and help refine these proposed projects. Your feedback will help identify priorities, highlight local considerations, and inform the next steps in the Participatory Budgeting process, including feasibility review and future shortlisting.
Please explore the projects, share your thoughts, suggest locations (Within Avondale), let us know what you support or what you don't, what could be improved, and what considerations the City should keep in mind. This stage is about discussing, learning, and refining as a community before moving to feasibility reviews.
Please note: All projects listed were submitted by community members. Each project is numbered, please provide feedback on all projects of interest.
Top 20 Proposed Projects
1. Ping Pong Tables
• Mentions: 17+
• Locations: Avondale Park; Avonshire Park; Glendora Park; Sheppard East
2. Playground Upgrades & Expansions
• Mentions: 14+
• Locations: Avondale Park; Glendora Park
3. Basketball Courts / Nets
• Mentions: 10
• Locations: Avonshire Park
4. Splash Pads / Water Parks
• Mentions: 10
• Locations: Glendora Park
5. Community Gardens
• Mentions: 10
• Locations: Neighbourhood-wide
6. Tree Planting & Greenery
• Mentions: 9+
• Locations: Glendora Park; Anndale (near subway); Sidewalks; Parks; Barren areas
7. Additional Tennis Court
• Mentions: 9
• Locations: Glendora Park
8. Pickleball Courts
• Mentions: 6
• Locations: Glendora Park
9. Volleyball Courts / Nets
• Mentions: 5
• Locations: Avondale Park; Avonshire Park; Glendora Park
10. Benches, Picnic Tables & Seating
• Mentions: 7+
• Locations: Glendora Park; Anndale Park; Sheppard East Park; General Parks
11. Shade Structures / Shaded Areas
• Mentions: 7
• Locations: Glendora Park; Anndale Park; Sidewalks
12. Public Washrooms
• Mentions: 14
• Locations: Glendora Park
13. Adult Outdoor Fitness Equipment
• Mentions: 7
• Locations: Glendora Park
14. Soccer Fields / Courts
• Mentions: 5
• Locations: Glendora Park
15. Ice Skating Facilities
• Mentions: 2
• Locations: Glendora Park; Sheppard East Park
16. Street & Park Lighting
• Mentions: 3
• Locations: Neighbourhood Streets; Parks
17. Bike Share Stations
• Mentions: 3
• Locations: Neighbourhood-wide; Near Parks
18. Running Track
• Mentions: 1
• Locations: Glendora Park; Sheppard East
19. Outdoor Chess Table
• Mentions: 1
• Locations: Neighbourhood-wide
20. Water Fountain/ Refill Station
• Mentions: 1
• Locations: Glendora Park; Neighbourhood-wide
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