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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124 ideas
- Repave the streetsRepave city streets for safety.2026–27BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Trees and benches along Commonwealth AveResident asks for more trees and benches along sunny stretches of Commonwealth Ave so walking is cooler and more comfortable in summer.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- More tree canopy and shade in Allston-BrightonResident asks for more trees and shade structures in Allston-Brighton to protect people from extreme heat while walking to public transit.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Services and restroom for homeless youth at park siteResident suggests this transit-accessible open site for support services for homeless youth and asks for a public restroom, noting the park lacks one.2026–27BrightonHomelessness & shelter
- Free community garden and gathering space in Allston-BrightonResident wants a free community garden and third space where neighbors can connect and support each other with food access, noting the area has been neglected in green space investment.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- More staff for BPS full inclusionResident asks for funds to hire more staff and convert part-time to full-time positions to support full inclusion in Boston Public Schools, citing a difficult rollout.2026–27BrightonYouth programs & schools
- Expand access at Artisans Asylum in BrightonResident asks for funding for more classrooms, free classes and field trips at Artisans Asylum, a Brighton educational and arts nonprofit, to lower barriers for a more diverse audience.2026–27BrightonYouth programs & schools
- Close Market and Washington lip lane, add plazaResident asks to permanently close the lip lane at Market and Washington, turn the traffic island into a mini plaza, and improve the pedestrian signal to cut wait times and help Brighton Center businesses.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Help paying rent in Allston and BrightonResident asks for rent payment assistance for all residents of Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Portuguese
- Vocational training for immigrantsThe resident asks for professional job training courses for immigrants.2026–27BrightonAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Plant more trees in Allston and BrightonThe resident asks for at least two new trees on every street in Allston and Brighton, cared for by community members or city workers, to provide shade and reduce heat.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Arts district on Western AvenueThe resident asks for Western Avenue in Allston and Brighton to become an arts district decorated and worked on by local creative neighbors.2026–27BrightonArts & culture
- Lending library of outdoor games and toysThe resident asks for a lending library of games and recreation items for outdoor spaces, so people can play without needing to afford them.2026–27BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Eliminate CSOs for a swimmable Charles RiverResident asks for real investment to eliminate combined sewer overflows and make the Charles River permanently swimmable, citing health risks for environmental justice communities.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Poison-free rat control in Lower AllstonResident asks for non-poison rodent mitigation in Lower Allston.2026–27BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- More parking on Commonwealth AveResident asks for more parking along Commonwealth Avenue in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonTransit & getting around
- Renovate the high school in BrightonResident asks for renovation of the high school in Brighton.2026–27BrightonYouth programs & schools
- Make Western Avenue an art districtResident asks for Western Avenue to become an art district.2026–27BrightonArts & culture
- Make Western Avenue an arts districtResident asks for Western Avenue to be designated and developed as an arts district.2026–27BrightonArts & culture
- Raised separated bike lanes on Faneuil StreetResident asks for sidewalk-height bike lanes separated by a cement barrier on Faneuil Street in Brighton.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Raised bike lanes on busy Allston-Brighton streetsResident asks for raised bike lanes on busy Allston-Brighton streets, listing Washington St, Warren Ave, Cambridge St, Commonwealth Ave, Beacon St and others.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Free community center in Allston-BrightonResident asks for a free community center in Allston-Brighton as a third space for everyone to enjoy together.2026–27BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Raised two-way bike lanes with concrete barriersResident asks for two-lane raised bike lanes separated by cement barriers in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- More outdoor green spaces as community gathering placesResident asks for more outdoor green spaces that community members can enjoy as a third space.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Protected raised bike lane on Brooks StreetResident asks for a protected, raised bike lane on Brooks Street in Brighton.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety