2025–26 · Allston
More trees and parks in Allston/Brighton
Plant more trees and build more parks for families in Allston/Brighton to provide shade and green space during hot weather and equitable outdoor space for all.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Need to use the fund on planting more trees and building more parks for families to enjoy in Allston/Brighton. It is very hot out and more green spaces would benefit the planet and the happiness of our community.
Who it helps and why
People who are homeless or have fewer safe spaces indoors would benefit from a more equitable outdoor space.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 30, 2025
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Commonwealth Avenue, Allston, 02134
- Portal category
- Facilities
- 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
Ideas in Parks, trees & climate from Allston in the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (2 matching)
- Free food forest in Allston-BrightonResident proposes a free food forest in Allston-Brighton to add green and garden space and fresh, affordable, culturally relevant produce in a paved, lower-income area.2026–27Allston
- Convert carriage lanes into green gathering spaceResident asks to close carriage lanes and create usable green space with bike storage, benches, tables, fountains and landscaping for neighbors to enjoy and meet.2026–27Allston
2024–25 (8 matching)
- Pollinator garden and wider bike pathResident asks to partner with garden groups to plant a pollinator garden along a bike and pedestrian path beside a highway and to widen a dangerously tight section.2024–25Allston
- Plant trees on Cambridge Street and Harvard AvenueResident asks for trees on Cambridge Street and Harvard Avenue in Allston.2024–25Allston
- More greenery along Harvard Avenue in AllstonResident asks for more trees and greenery on Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St and Comm. Ave. for shade, air quality, appearance and equity with wealthier areas.2024–25Allston