2024–25 · Brighton
Shade trees on Summit Avenue in Brighton
Resident asks for shade trees on Summit Avenue between Corey Road and Commonwealth Avenue to reduce heat, air pollution and noise.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Plant shade trees on Summit Avenue between Corey Road and Commonwealth Avenue.
Who it helps and why
This area of Brighton is poorer than Brookline. Residents here are exposed to more heat, dirtier air, and noise because of the lack of trees than people living on the same street but in the town of Brookline.
Details
- Cycle
- 2024–25
- Submitted
- August 14, 2024
- Neighborhood
- Brighton
- Place
- Summit Avenue, Brighton, 02135
- Portal category
- Human Services
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
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2026–27 (6 matching)
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- More tree canopy and shade in Allston-BrightonResident asks for more trees and shade structures in Allston-Brighton to protect people from extreme heat while walking to public transit.2026–27Brighton
- Free community garden and gathering space in Allston-BrightonResident wants a free community garden and third space where neighbors can connect and support each other with food access, noting the area has been neglected in green space investment.2026–27Brighton
2025–26 (10 matching)
- Benches and shade trees at Cleveland CircleResident asks for benches and shade trees at Cleveland Circle so people have shaded places to sit as the climate warms.2025–26Brighton
- More green areas and parks for kids and eldersResident asks for more green space and parks for children and older adults.2025–26Brighton
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