2026–27 · City-wideSubmitted in Chinese
More lighting in neighborhoods, parks and transit stops
The resident asks for more lighting in residential areas, parks, parking areas and transit stops to improve nighttime visibility and safety, especially for seniors, women and night workers.
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
在住宅區、公園、停車區及公共交通站點增加照明設備，改善夜間可見度，降低安全風險。
Who it helps and why
讓所有居民，尤其是長者、女性及夜間工作者，都能安心使用公共空間。
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 5, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Public Safety
- How it was submitted
- Community partner workshop
- Partner organization
- Greater Boston Chinese Golden Age Center
- Submission language
- Chinese
Themes grouped with AI from resident idea text.
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