Get involved in Budapest’s participatory budgeting. Find out how to vote and bring your favorite ideas to life.
What is participatory budgeting?
Participatory budgeting is a democratic process where residents can decide how a part of the city’s budget should be spent. In Budapest, every year the municipality sets aside 1 billion forints for community ideas. If you are over the age of 14 and live, work, or study in Budapest, you can propose and vote for projects that make the city better for everyone.
You don’t need to be Hungarian or speak the language to take part. While the official language of the programme is Hungarian, we do our best to include everyone – and we’re truly counting on the participation of the city’s international community.
This is your chance to leave a mark, shape the city, and have your voice heard.
This year marks the fifth cycle of Budapest’s participatory budgeting. Thousands of ideas, tens of thousands of votes, countless work hours, dozens of community events, and many completed projects show what we can achieve together.
Now, more than 100 new ideas are waiting for your vote!
Bring out the best in Budapest – so Budapest can bring out the best in you. Vote and help decide how to spend 1 billion forints.
HAVE YOUR SAY! VOTE UNTIL SEPTEMBER 30!
Who can vote?
Anyone who lives, works, or studies in Budapest and is 14 years or older. You don’t need Hungarian citizenship or language knowledge to take part – the process is open to everyone in the city.
Where to vote?
Here on the official website of Budapest’s participatory budgeting: otlet.budapest.hu
After a quick registration or login, you can cast your votes. You don’t have to finish in one go – the system saves your progress until the deadline.
How to vote?
Our website is in Hungarian, but it has a built-in translation widget. If the website offers you the option for automatic translation in a pop-up window, please allow it. You can also use your browser’s translator, usually accessible from the browser’s menu. Disclaimer: as the translation is done by third-party tools, some of the more innovative or complex ideas might be misinterpreted.
What is the deadline?
You can vote until September 30, 2025.
What can you vote on?
You can choose from exciting local and citywide projects in five categories:
Local Small Ideas, Local Big Ideas, Green Budapest, Inclusive Budapest, Open Budapest.
You can cast three votes per category.
Local ideas are tied to specific neighbourhoods, while thematic categories (Green, Inclusive, Open) apply citywide.
Thanks to citizens’ participation, we already have:
- A community repair workshop at Teleki Square, called the Repair Café,
- New community gardens in Zugló and Gazdagrét,
- An inclusive playground in Bókay Garden,
- Drinking fountains across the city,
- The Autikum Center, a leisure and cultural space for adults with autism,
- More shaded areas and benches,
- Safer bike lanes and secure bicycle storages citywide.
And the list goes on… You can follow the implementation of winning projects here: https://otlet.budapest.hu/projektek
Check out the titles of this year’s ballot ideas at the end of this article.
What is the budget for implementing the winning ideas?
A total of 1 billion forints. The winning ideas will be implemented by the Budapest Municipality.
Stay informed
Have a question?
Write to us at nyitott@budapest.hu
Shape Budapest the way you want: your favorite ideas can become reality with one billion forints! A few clicks is all it takes to start the change.
Here are the ideas you can vote for this year
On the ballot, you can also read a detailed description of each idea. Due to differences between translation programs, the translations provided here may sometimes differ from what you see on the ballot.
LOCAL SMALL IDEAS
• Nonstop Pick Up Lockers at the Kispest Library
• Greener and More Shaded Bus Stops on Line 99
• More Trees along the Lower Quay of Buda near Batthyány Square
• Safer Kálvin Square for Cyclists
• More Green Spaces on Thököly Road
• Green Area in Front of 50 Váci Road
• Shaded Bike Path near Rákosligeti Road and Bökényföldi Road
• Greener Árpád Road
• Biodiverse Flower Bed in Illyés Gyula Street
• Electric Vehicles for Visitors with Limited Mobility in the New Public Cemetery
• Habitat Conservation at the Nagytétény Danube Riverside Nature Reserve
• More Trees near Béke Square (District 18)
• New Trees on Fogarasi Road
• Covered Bicycle Storage at Flórián Square
• Covered Bicycle Storage at Káposztásmegyer
• Covered Bicycle Storage at Kelenföld Railway Station
• Covered Bicycle Storage in the Center of Rákoskeresztúr
• Accessible Crosswalk at Teleki Square
• Free Sports Gears on Margaret Island
• Drinking Fountain at Kósa Pál Walkway
• Drinking Fountains in Dog Parks of District 13
• Better Public Lighting for Playgrounds in District 10
• Cycling Infrastructure between Csepel and the Little Danube
• Pump Track for Cyclists along Rákos Stream
• Bicycle Stands at Mátyásföld Airport’s Suburban Railway Station
• Community Compost Bin at Gulácsy Lajos Street
• Outdoor Book Box at Wein János Playground
• Makerspace in District 2
• Pétanque Court in Dzsungel Park
• Clock at Déli Railway Station
• Public Toilet in the Kálvin Square Underpass
• Public Lighting at the Pencil Playground in Zugló
• Pétanque Court and Meeting Point in Gesztenyés Garden
• Ping-Pong Tables in Pesterzsébet
• Tactile Paving for Deafblind Pedestrians on Diószegi Sámuel Street
• Groundcover Plants around the Trees of Bartók Béla Road
• Nature Trail at Ördög Ditch
• Crosswalk on Üllői Road near Mednyánszky Street
• Green Traffic Islands along the Bécsi Road Section of Tram Line 17
• Green Traffic Islands on Alkotás Street
• Greener Bus Stops around Városliget
LOCAL BIG IDEAS
• 3-in-1 Sports Court at Rákos Stream
• Greening the Arcade and Surroundings of Déli Railway Station
• Better Cycling Infrastructure on Dózsa György Road
• Development of Flórián Square Park
• Ecological Renewal of the Gyáli Stream
• Safer Bike Path Along Rákos Streamat the Füredi Street Intersection
• Rehabilitation of Rákos Stream
• Better Bike Access to Városliget via Erzsébet Királyné Road
• Pedestrian-Friendly Városmajor Street
• Bike-Friendly Nehru Promenade
• Greener Baross Street
• Crosswalk on Kerepesi Road to Örs Vezér Square Metro Station
• Crosswalk to Connect Tram Stops at Déli Railway Station
• Recreation Park for All Generations in District 18
• Bicycle Connection along Thököly Road towards Bosnyák Square
• Bicycle Path and Sidewalk on Szerémi Road
• More Green Spaces around Kőbánya Alsó Railway Station
• Public Toilet in the Flórián Square Underpass
• Dog-Free and Family Friendly Picnic Area in Városmajor
• Public Toilet in Kelenföld
• Public Toilets in Zugló’s Parks and Playgrounds
• Tidy Environment near Népliget Metro Station
• Crosswalk on Üllői Road at Rába Street
• Protected Bicycle Lane on Hengermalom Road
• More Flowers in Népliget
• Crosswalk on Nagy Lajos Király Road at Örs Vezér Square
• Green Tram Track along Line 3
• Green Public Space in Front of the József Attila Theatre
• Greener and shaded Etele Square
• Urban Green Spaces along Budafoki Road beyond Hengermalom Street
• Greener Rákos Road
INCLUSIVE BUDAPEST
• Understandable Navigation Signs in Underpasses
• Accessible Playgrounds for Children with Disabilities
• Digital Child Protection Guide
• Health Screening Buses
• Autism Support & Mentoring Center
• Storytelling Events for Homeless Patients
• Homelessness Awareness Program for Children
• Free Tickets (for cultural institutions maintained by the city of Budapest) for Children in Need
• Community Space for Mothers with Young Children
• Community Space for Children and People in Retirement
• Helpline Signs and Encouraging Messages Placed on the Bridges of Budapest
• Period Products in Public Toilets
• Therapy Dogs in Kindergartens, Schools, Nursing Homes, and Healthcare Institutions
• New Parking Spaces for People with Disabilities
GREEN BUDAPEST
• Air Quality Monitoring
• Making Budapest a City Full of Birdsong
• Cigarette Butt Boxes
• Blue Light Barriers to Safeguard Mayflies
• Urban Rain Gardens
• Local Utilization of Rainwater
• Green Spaces Adopted by Schoolchildren
• Drinking Fountains Citywide
• Community Bicycle Storages in Vacant Spaces
• Community Gardens
• Sun Protection for Public Transport Stops
• Raised Crosswalks near Schools and Healthcare Institutions
• Installing Speed Cameras to Combat Speeding
• Ecological Habitat Restoration along a Selected Stream
• Ramps for Cyclists on Public Stairways
• Wildflowers and Insect Hotels at Busy Urban Locations
• Urban Compost Islands
• Noise Monitoring
• Green Facades
• Greenways in Budapest’s Forested and Riverside Areas
OPEN BUDAPEST
• “Discover Budapest” – City Walks and Bicycle Tours
• Active Budapest – Free Community Sports Programs
• Use of Empty Spaces and Windows in Underpasses by Civil Organizations
• Online Portal for Cultural Programs in Budapest
• Database of Volunteer Opportunities in Budapest
• Where to Sport? Where to Play?
• Communal Barbecue Areas in Parks and Public Spaces
• LGBTQI Community Space
• Mini-Golf Course
• Reading Parks
• Clocks on the Platforms of Metro M3
• Financial Education for Students
• Digital Clocks at Major Tram Stops
• Outdoor Community Dance Floores
• Actors’ Public Announcement on Tram Lines 4 and 6
• Board Game Clubs
• Speed Dating Events
• Street Murals
• Street Music Points in the City