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
- Free CPR and AED training in Allston-BrightonResident asks for free CPR and AED training in the Allston and Brighton neighborhoods.2026–27BrightonHealth care access
- Weather-protective shelters for 57, 86 and 65 bus stopsResident asks for heat and cold protective shelters at stops on the 57, 86 and 65 routes in Allston-Brighton, since all riders need shelter while waiting.2026–27BrightonTransit & getting around
- More non-weaponized benches near Allston-Brighton bus stopsResident asks for more benches without anti-homeless design features near bus stops in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonTransit & getting around
- Grants for cat colony trap-and-release groupsResident asks for grants to organizations doing trap-and-release for cat colonies in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonOther or unclear
- More frequent 65 bus, extended to Oak SquareResident asks for more frequent 65 bus service and extending its terminus to Oak Square.2025–26BrightonTransit & getting around
- Benches and shade trees at Cleveland CircleResident asks for benches and shade trees at Cleveland Circle so people have shaded places to sit as the climate warms.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Repave and fix crossing timing at intersectionResident asks for a longer crosswalk timer, repaving and reset tracks at a bumpy intersection so people of all ages and abilities can cross safely.2025–26BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Fix sidewalks, potholes and speeding on Brighton streetResident reports inaccessible sidewalks, potholes and fast drivers on a narrow street used by school kids and families, and asks for repairs and safety improvements.2025–26BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Community CPR/AED classes with BMCResident suggests community CPR and AED training classes in partnership with Boston Medical Center.2025–26BrightonHealth care access
- Municipal grocery store and refill co-opResident proposes a municipal grocery or co-op refill store with bulk goods and local producers, since Brighton and Oak Square are food deserts lacking affordable healthy food.2025–26BrightonFood access
- Better roads, street lights and street cleaningResident wants infrastructure improvements, mainly roads, street lights and street cleaning days.2025–26BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- More green areas and parks for kids and eldersResident asks for more green space and parks for children and older adults.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Better bike access to river and Watertown bridgeResident asks for improved bike access to the river and to the bridge to Watertown.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Approve late-night Taco BellResident asks the city to approve a Taco Bell staying open late, as a quick food option for late-night hospital and police workers.2025–26BrightonOther or unclear
- Community garden in Oak SquareResident asks for a community garden in the Oak Square area to build community and growth.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- More public trash cansResident asks for more public trash cans to keep streets clean.2025–26BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- Green infrastructure to stop flooding on two roadsResident asks for green infrastructure along Corey Road and Belvista Road, which flood whenever it rains, to reduce flooding and stormwater overflow.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Plant new evergreen, remove dying onePlant a new evergreen tree and remove the dying one because the area needs more greenery.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Raised bike lanes on Western AveInstall raised bike lanes on Western Ave because traffic and deliveries make the current bike lanes ineffective, so people can move safely without driving.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Signals and raised crosswalks at Brooks and FaneuilAdd lights and raised crosswalks on Brooks and Faneuil streets because drivers do not stop for pedestrians and a car has driven into a home there.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Raised bike lanes on Brooks Street, BrightonInstall raised bike lanes on Brooks Street in Brighton, which is dangerous for cyclists, to make it safer for both pedestrians and cyclists.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Bathrooms at Joyce PlaygroundBuild bathrooms at Joyce Playground because many families use it and parents change babies on tables while children use trees as toilets.2025–26BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- Community refrigerator at BMC BrightonPlace a community refrigerator at BMC Brighton because many people in the area do not have food available.2025–26BrightonFood access
- Interest-free loans to fix driveway cutsThe resident asks for interest-free loans and encouragement for homeowners to fix uneven driveway cuts that interrupt sidewalks in Brighton, such as on Monastery Rd and Colborne Rd.2025–26BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Food forest in Allston BrightonResident proposes a food forest created with the Boston Food Forest Coalition to add green space, lower temperatures, provide fresh food and serve as a gathering place.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate