Winning ideas announced for London's Neighbourhood Decision Making program

What do Londoners want in their neighbourhoods?

Birds, bees and playground equipment, according to the city's list of winning Neighbourhood Decision Making (NDM) projects announced Tuesday. 

Over 140 ideas were on the ballot for residents to vote for, divided into five geographic areas. Each area of the city will receive $50,000 to go toward 17 winning ideas.

The winning projects are:

Northwest London

• Ninja Student Drop Zone in Medway ($15,000)
• Nature Sanctuary in Hyde Park ($30,000)
• Bat Boxes in Masonville ($1,000)
• Accessible Toddler Playground in Sunningdale ($4,000)

Northeast London

• Cedar Hollow Public School Outdoor Classroom and Natural Play Space in Fanshawe ($50,000)

Central London

• Reimagine Waste in Central London ($8,000)
• Bee Pollinator Garden in East London ($7,000)
• Christmas Market on the Green in South London ($7,600)
• Oxford Park 1901: Unique Street Sign Design for the Oxford Park Community ($7,500)
• London's Free Fruit in Central London ($5,000)
• Here Before Us: Oxford Park Neighbourhood Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report in West London ($14,260)
• Pollinator Pathways Project in West London ($640)

Southwest London

• Add a Swing Set to Grandview Park in Byron ($15,000)
• Community Beehives in Byron ($8,000)
• Outdoor Workout Equipment in Springbank Park ($27,000)

Southeast London

• F.D.Roosevelt Public School Yard Enhancements in Argyle ($17,400)
• Outdoor Ice Rink in Summerside ($32,600)

"The Neighbourhood Decision Making program is such a great way for Londoners to decide on what type of investment they'd like in their own community," said mayor Matt Brown in a media release.

"It's amazing to see the creativity and passion behind the projects."

Between April 23 and May 22, residents were asked to identify a neighbourhood building project that would enhance and strengthen their neighbourhood. The NDM projects could include anything from planting public gardens to  hosting a neighbourhood event or enhancing a park or playground.

"We are excited to see the energy and enthusiasm of Londoners of all ages participating in submitting ideas and voting for their favourite ideas" says Lynne Livingstone, managing director of neighbourhood children and fire services in a media release.

"Neighbourhood Decision Making is a fantastic example of Londoners participating in making great neighbourhoods."

The winning NDM projects will be implemented over the next year.