2026–27 · City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
Shade, benches and rest areas in parks
Resident asks for shade structures, benches and rest areas in parks so seniors, children, families and outdoor workers can use public space comfortably and safely.
English title and summary written with AI from the resident's text, submitted in Chinese.
The resident's idea, as submitted
Submitted in ChineseThe idea
在公園增加遮蔭設施、長椅及休息區，提供居民舒適、安全的戶外活動空間。
Who it helps and why
讓長者、兒童、家庭及戶外工作者都能更安全地使用公共空間，尤其幫助缺乏私人戶外空間的居民。
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 5, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Facilities
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
- Submission language
- Chinese
- Themes
- Parks, trees & climate
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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