2026–27 · Brighton
More tree canopy and shade in Allston-Brighton
Resident asks for more trees and shade structures in Allston-Brighton to protect people from extreme heat while walking to public transit.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text.
The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
Increase tree canopy and/or install shade structures in Allston-Brighton. As we continue to experience extreme heat it's very clear that our streets need shade to keep us cool as we move from our homes to public transit.
Who it helps and why
Fighting extreme heat which disproportionately impacts people of color and people with disabilities
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- July 15, 2026
- Neighborhood
- Brighton
- Place
- Warren Street, 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
Ideas in Parks, trees & climate from Brighton in the other cycles, up to 3 from each.
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
- Community garden in Oak SquareResident asks for a community garden in the Oak Square area to build community and growth.2025–26Brighton
2024–25 (10 matching)
- Convert asphalt triangle to pocket parkResident asks to replace an asphalt triangle with greenery as a pocket park, or at least add planters and benches.2024–25Brighton
- Make Market St slip lane closure a permanent parkResident asks to permanently close the Market St right turn slip lane and convert it into a park, noting a successful trial.2024–25Brighton
- Lighting and water fountain for parkResident asks for lighting and a drinking water fountain to be added to a park.2024–25Brighton