2026–27 · City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
Benches, shade and water in public spaces
The resident asks for benches, shade structures and drinking water facilities in parks, commercial streets and public places so residents, especially seniors and families, can rest.
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、商業街及公共場所增設長椅、遮陽棚及飲水設施，方便居民休息，尤其是長者及家庭。
Who it helps and why
提供免費、人人可使用的公共設施，讓不同年齡及收入背景的居民都能受益。
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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2024–25 (54 matching)
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