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programming can accurately reflect the
profit consultant organization. The content
target population’s needs. This initiative
and training materials and promotion
inspires young people to engage in the
supports are also supplied by it. Co-
public decision-making in real sense and
chaired meeting of the steering committee
display their true creativity. Moreover,
was established by the Mayor’s Youth
the initiative allows young people to
Council, and Urban College of Boston
contribute to the urban infrastructural
(non-profit) became its Co-Chair. Harvard
planning and construction in the City of Boston, thus providing the youth with a strong sense of ownership in the community.
Implementation of the Initiative The initiative received tremendous supports from both governmental and non-governmental sectors. Boston Mayor’s Office approved and sanctioned the Youth Lead the Change Initiative while Department of Youth Engagement
□ Martin J. Walsh(left), the Boston Mayor, supports actively the participatory budgeting program
and Employment provided day-today supports and oversight. It is also responsible for the project management and promotion agendas for the initiative. Office of Budget Management offered professional opinions about the project eligibility and coordinated city department supports. Office of New Urban Mechanics provided technical supports. In terms of project management, supports were provided by one of the participatory budgeting projects, a non-
□ Youth Working Assembly in Boston