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
- Food forest in Ringer ParkResident proposes a food forest or permaculture garden in Ringer Park to improve access to fresh food and community space and help children connect with food.2025–26AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Green track on a Green Line sectionResident proposes planting low vegetation between rails on a short Green Line section to reduce runoff, improve air quality and cool surroundings.2025–26AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Cooling center, splash pad and pool at Jackson MannResident asks for a community and cooling center, splash pad, pool and trees at the Jackson Mann in Allston, a heat-island neighborhood lacking meeting space and cooling options.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Rat-proof trash cans for Allston VillageResident asks for rat-proof trash cans in Allston Village, like those the North End received, to address rats and persistent trash problems.2025–26AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- Farmers markets in AllstonResident says Allston needs farmers markets.2025–26AllstonFood access
- More community gardens in Allston-BrightonAdd more community gardens across Allston-Brighton to improve food access for all people.2025–26AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Municipal parking lot near Speedway on Western AveBuild a municipal lot near the Speedway on Western Ave to replace parking lost to bike lanes, helping visitors reach local businesses owned mostly by women, immigrants and people of color.2025–26AllstonTransit & getting around
- More trees and parks in Allston/BrightonPlant more trees and build more parks for families in Allston/Brighton to provide shade and green space during hot weather and equitable outdoor space for all.2025–26AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Rebuild Jackson Mann Community CenterResident asks to rebuild the Jackson Mann Community Center so Allston Brighton residents have programming and services equal to other BCYF locations.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- LGBTQ resource center in Allston/BrightonOpen an LGBTQ resource center in Allston/Brighton.2025–26AllstonOther or unclear
- Homeless day service center in Allston/BrightonCreate a service center, at least a day program, for homeless people in Allston/Brighton, since the nearest programs are in Cambridge and many local homeless residents are Black or Latino.2025–26AllstonHomelessness & shelter
- Walkable community pool in Allston/BrightonResident asks for an accessible community pool in Allston/Brighton where adults and children can swim, cool off during heat waves and connect with neighbors.2024–25AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Pollinator garden and wider bike pathResident asks to partner with garden groups to plant a pollinator garden along a bike and pedestrian path beside a highway and to widen a dangerously tight section.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Rat prevention near Linden and Harvard AvenuesResident asks for targeted rat prevention in the Linden, Harvard and Park Vale Ave area of Allston, where trash left on the street after pickup contributes to the problem.2024–25AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- Extend Green Line under Comm Ave through AllstonResident asks to extend the Green Line subway under Commonwealth Ave through Allston.2024–25AllstonTransit & getting around
- Bike lane on Warren StreetResident requests a bike lane on Warren St, which passes Brighton High School but currently has none.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Safer Union Square Allston intersectionResident asks to fix the Union Square intersection in Allston to make it safer for bikes and pedestrians, noting past deaths there.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Bike and pedestrian link from BU Bridge to river pathResident asks for a bike and pedestrian connection from the BU Bridge to the Charles River path on the Boston side, matching the Cambridge side.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Extend Cambridge Street bike lane with green bike boxResident asks to remove about five parking spots on Cambridge St at Sparhawk to extend the bike lane and add a green bike box so cyclists can wait safely.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Plant trees on Cambridge Street and Harvard AvenueResident asks for trees on Cambridge Street and Harvard Avenue in Allston.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- A library for ReadvilleThe resident asks for a library in Readville, possibly at the Phillips Brooks reading room, since reaching the Hyde Park library is hard without a car.2024–25AllstonLibraries, digital & civic life
- More greenery along Harvard Avenue in AllstonResident asks for more trees and greenery on Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St and Comm. Ave. for shade, air quality, appearance and equity with wealthier areas.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Jackson Mann site community center with arts focusUse the Jackson Mann site for a community center with an arts focus, reflecting Allston's identity and promoting community involvement.2024–25AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Plantings in Brighton Avenue medianAdd and replant flowers, shrubs and trees in the Brighton Avenue median between Packards Corner and Cambridge Street to add green space and reduce heat.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Redesign Commonwealth Ave near Packard's CornerRestart plans to redesign Commonwealth Avenue between Packard's Corner and Warren Street for safer pedestrian streets and new green space.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety