Explore resident ideas
Every idea residents submitted to Ideas in Action in 2024–25, 2025–26 and 2026–27. Search the words residents used, or narrow by cycle, theme, neighborhood, language or how the idea was submitted.
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94 ideas
- Free sports and equipment in Allston-BrightonResident asks for free sports programs including equipment in Allston-Brighton, since gear is expensive and this would make sports accessible to all.2026–27AllstonYouth programs & schools
- Public pool at Jackson Mann Community CenterResident asks for a public pool at the Jackson Mann Community Center.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Community ice rink near Jackson MannResident asks for a community ice rink near the Jackson Mann Community Center.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Raised bike lanes along Washington Street, Oak SquareResident asks for raised, separated bike lanes on Washington Street from Oak Square to Corey Road.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Home economics and life skills classes for adultsResident asks for home economics and basic life skills classes for adults who need support, such as learning to fix things around the house.2026–27AllstonAdult jobs & small business
- Raised bike lanes on Cambridge StreetResident asks for raised, concrete-barrier bike lanes at sidewalk level on Cambridge Street.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Grants for Allston-Brighton walking toursResident proposes grants for people to lead walking tours of the Brighton and Allston Main Streets districts to get more people moving around the community.2026–27AllstonArts & culture
- Raised separated bike lanes on Lincoln StreetResident asks for raised, separated bike lanes on Lincoln Street in Allston and Brighton.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Pilot plazas on Comm Ave carriage lanesResident asks to fund a pilot converting carriage lanes on Commonwealth Ave near Harvard Ave into plazas with seating, planters and art for pedestrians in Allston-Brighton.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Free adult classes in Allston-BrightonResident asks for free adult programming such as home economics and crafting classes, to bring different cultures together to learn from each other.2026–27AllstonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Free indoor community center in AllstonResident asks for a free indoor community center as a third space, since the community lacks a free indoor place to gather.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- City-owned grocery store in Allston liquor store buildingResident asks for a city-owned grocery store in the Blanchard Liquor Store building in Allston.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Raised protected bike lanes on Cambridge and Washington StreetsResident asks for raised protected bike lanes on Cambridge Street and Washington Street in Allston and Brighton.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Redesign Allston's Union Square for pedestrian safetyResident asks for a redesigned Union Square streetscape with safer crossings and expanded plazas for families, dining and events, because the area is currently dangerous and uninviting.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Mobile spay and neuter service in Allston-BrightonResident asks for a spay and neuter wagon to visit Allston-Brighton at least four times a year, to curb abandoned pets and reduce cost barriers.2026–27AllstonOther or unclear
- City-owned grocery store at Allston BlanchardsResident proposes a city-owned grocery store at the Blanchards site in Allston.2026–27AllstonFood access
- City-owned grocery store in Allston Blanchards buildingResident asks the City to convert the Blanchards Liquor Store in Allston into a city-owned grocery store.2026–27AllstonFood access
- City-owned grocery store at Allston Blanchards siteResident asks the City to turn the Blanchards Liquor Store in Allston into a city-owned grocery store.2026–27AllstonFood access
- City-owned grocery store at Allston Blanchards siteResident asks for a city-owned grocery store at the Blanchards location in Allston.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Community grocery store at Blanchards in AllstonResident suggests the Blanchards location in Allston should become a community grocery store.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Convert carriage lanes into green gathering spaceResident asks to close carriage lanes and create usable green space with bike storage, benches, tables, fountains and landscaping for neighbors to enjoy and meet.2026–27AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Protected bike lane on Lincoln StreetResident asks for a protected bike lane on Lincoln Street, which is long, narrow and has fast traffic with no stoplights, making it unsafe for cyclists.2025–26AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Rebuild the Jackson Mann community centerResident asks to rebuild the Jackson Mann, which serves youth, seniors and young professionals, because Allston-Brighton has no other community center.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Accessible street crossings on major roadsResident asks for accessible crossings on major roads, since existing ones create tripping hazards and ice pools in winter, making crossing unsafe for disabled residents and pedestrians.2025–26AllstonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Public pool in Allston/BrightonResident asks the City to acquire the existing private pool through eminent domain and open it to the public, since Allston/Brighton has no public pool for swimming lessons, cooling off and exercise.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports