Rebuild Jackson Mann Community Center
Resident asks to rebuild the Jackson Mann Community Center so Allston Brighton residents have programming and services equal to other BCYF locations.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
A project to rebuild Jackson Mann Community Center so that Allston Brighton community members can have equitable access to programming and services equivalent to those available at other BCYF locations throughout Boston.
Who it helps and why
This project would give the diverse residents of Allston Brighton access to the same resources and programming available in other Boston neighborhoods.
Details
- Cycle
- 2025–26
- Submitted
- July 30, 2025
- Neighborhood
- Allston
- Place
- Cambridge Street, Allston, 02134
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Allston Brighton Health Collaborative
- Submission language
- English
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
The same need in other cycles
Ideas in Recreation facilities & sports from Allston in the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
2026–27 (6 matching)
- Temporary community center in Allston BrightonResident asks for a temporary community center in a storefront or other space in Allston Brighton while Jackson Mann Community Center is under construction, serving the diverse neighborhood.2026–27Allston
- Pool in Allston/Brighton community centerThe resident asks for a pool in the Allston/Brighton community center so everyone can learn to swim, not just those who can afford a Y membership or lessons.2026–27Allston
- Renovate the Allston community centerThe resident asks for the community center in Allston to be renovated, noting that Allston and Brighton lack a center and calling this unfair.2026–27Allston
2024–25 (2 matching)
- Walkable community pool in Allston/BrightonResident asks for an accessible community pool in Allston/Brighton where adults and children can swim, cool off during heat waves and connect with neighbors.2024–25Allston
- Jackson Mann site community center with arts focusUse the Jackson Mann site for a community center with an arts focus, reflecting Allston's identity and promoting community involvement.2024–25Allston