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
- Bike and moped parking on Harvard StSuggests converting some parking spots on Harvard St or Brighton Ave to bike and moped spots so delivery mopeds stay off sidewalks in Allston Village.2024–25AllstonTransit & getting around
- ADA-compliant curb bump-outs protecting tree rootsResident asks to bump out the curb to make sidewalks ADA compliant while protecting the roots of large shade trees and the area's limited greenery.2024–25AllstonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Speed humps by Lincoln St pedestrian overpassResident asks for two speed humps on either side of the crosswalk on Lincoln St for people using the pedestrian overpass.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Drinking fountain at park near Allston LibraryResident asks for a drinking water fountain to be added to the park near the Allston Library.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Replace some curbside parking with tree pitsResident suggests converting a few curbside parking spots into tree pits to extend the tree canopy in an area that lacks green space.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Harvard should pay taxes on its hotelResident says Harvard should pay taxes on its new hotel and that the revenue could fund transportation improvements in Hyde Park, Mattapan, West Roxbury and Dorchester.2024–25AllstonOther or unclear
- Community food garden in Ringer ParkResident proposes a resident-tended, city-funded community garden in Ringer Park with hardy native edibles and desired produce, since Allston has few parks and no community gardens.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Trash pickup and trees for Allston business districtResident asks for bi-weekly trash service to reduce rats, litter pickup, and shade trees in Allston's business district, with translation outreach to immigrant-owned businesses.2024–25AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- City-funded trash pickup in AllstonResident asks the city to pay for trash pickup in Allston, citing dirty streets and a severe rat problem affecting immigrant residents.2024–25AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- Street cameras in AllstonResident asks for street cameras in Allston to reduce break-ins, which they say disproportionately affect students and immigrants.2024–25AllstonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Plant trees on Allston main streetsResident asks for trees on Harvard Avenue, Brighton Avenue and North Beacon Street in Allston to provide shade, reduce urban heat and absorb CO2.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Evening farmers market in AllstonResident asks for an Allston farmers market with hours outside the 9-5 workday, possibly at Jackson Mann, Ringer Park or the Esplanade, to improve healthy food access and support small businesses.2024–25AllstonFood access
- Bike and pedestrian underpass at sharp path turnResident asks for an underpass for bikes and pedestrians to reduce conflicts at a sharp turn along the path.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Rat control and more trees in AllstonUse rat birth control bait and proper trash storage to deal with rats, and plant more trees in downtown Allston with translation services so residents can choose locations.2024–25AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- Durable trash barrels for small multi-unit housingResident asks the City to provide durable trash barrels for homes with three or fewer units in Allston-Brighton to reduce rodents and litter.2024–25AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- Homeless outreach team for Allston Village and BostonResident asks for a homeless outreach team to intervene with unhoused individuals, helping residents, businesses and the individuals affected.2024–25AllstonHomelessness & shelter
- Speed humps and speed limit signs on Easton StreetAdd speed humps and posted speed limit signs on Easton Street in Allston, where cars speed down a small one-way street.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Homeless services site in the neighborhoodOpen a homeless shelter or at least a day program in this area, since the nearest shelters are over four miles away.2024–25AllstonHomelessness & shelter
- Sensor-activated stop light on Eatonia StreetInstall a sensor-triggered stop light on Eatonia Street so cars leaving the Mellone Park and library parking areas toward North Harvard Street can exit safely.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety