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
- Lighting and water fountain for parkResident asks for lighting and a drinking water fountain to be added to a park.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Speed humps on Corey and Brainerd RoadsResident requests speed humps on Corey Road and Brainerd Road because drivers constantly speed, endangering the many young children and families in the area.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Redesign unsafe crosswalk near Whole FoodsResident asks for a redesigned crosswalk because parked cars block driver sightlines and lighting is poor, causing near-misses with left-turning cars. A safer crossing would help nearby elder care residents.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Improve Brighton library branchUpgrade the Brighton library branch with more windows, more community space and more books, as it is a public resource.2024–25BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Brighton BIPOC community gardenCreate a community garden in Brighton for BIPOC residents to connect, learn gardening skills and build community using local green space.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Lighting and path repair at Chestnut Hill ReservationResident asks for more lighting around the Chestnut Hill Reservation and repair of hazardous path sections to improve safety and accessibility, especially at night.2024–25BrightonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Crosswalk with warning lights at Foster and Rogers ParkResident asks for a pedestrian crossing with warning lights at Foster Street and Rogers Park Ave, where many people cross and drivers have poor visibility around the curve.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Cut back overgrowth blocking Foster Street sidewalkResident asks that shrubs and vegetation along a wall near 131 Foster Street be trimmed, since they block the sidewalk and hinder pedestrians heading to school, park and businesses.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Pollinator garden or foraging space on Wiltshire RoadResident asks to use green space along the Wiltshire Road footpath for a pollinator garden or urban foraging area, helping the environment and improving fresh food access in a food desert.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Safer crossing at Chestnut Hill Ave and Comm AveResident asks for longer crossing times, a wider protected waiting area at the B line stop, and ideally an overhead crossing, to improve pedestrian and transit rider safety.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Turn vacant Foster Street hill lot into green spaceResident asks to convert an apparently abandoned, overgrown lot into a park, community garden or pollinator garden, removing the hazard of vegetation spilling onto the sidewalk.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Speed humps on Foster StreetResident asks for speed humps or another speeding solution on Foster Street near Rogers Park, where speeding and curves with poor visibility endanger pedestrians and children.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Shade trees on Summit Avenue in BrightonResident asks for shade trees on Summit Avenue between Corey Road and Commonwealth Avenue to reduce heat, air pollution and noise.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Needle and sharps drop-off in Allston-BrightonResident asks for one or two sharps drop-off sites in Allston-Brighton, the only neighborhood without one, so used needles are disposed of safely.2024–25BrightonHealth care access
- Pedestrian overpass from Newton Street to Daly FieldResident asks for a pedestrian overpass connecting Newton Street to Daly Field.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian overpass from new station across highwayResident asks for a pedestrian overpass connecting the new station and neighborhood to the other side of the highway more directly.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Upgrade Portsmouth Park and add splash padResident asks for updates and upgrades to Portsmouth Park and playground, including a splash pad.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Dog waste bag station and cigarette disposalInstall a dog waste bag and trash can station along with a cigarette disposal area.2024–25BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- Clean pond algae and add outdoor workout barsRemove algae and invasive water plants and add outdoor exercise bars on a corner of the open space as a cheaper alternative to the Y.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Public exercise equipment at Chestnut Hill ReservoirBuild public exercise equipment at the Chestnut Hill Reservoir to promote community health and wellness in a popular park.2024–25BrightonRecreation facilities & sports
- Upgrade four T stops with shelters and lightsWiden the South Street, Chestnut Hill Ave, Chiswick Rd and Sutherland Rd T stops and add barriers, shelters and lights because they are inaccessible and dangerous.2024–25BrightonTransit & getting around
- Pickleball lines on court beside basketball courtAdd pickleball lines to the court next to the basketball court.2024–25BrightonRecreation facilities & sports
- Safer, accessible pedestrian crossing at dangerous intersectionResident asks for a better pedestrian crossing at a dangerous, confusing intersection that is hard to navigate with strollers or wheelchairs.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Plant more trees in BrightonResident asks for more trees in Brighton, noting a clear temperature difference from neighboring Brookline streets and that lack of greenery makes summers hard to bear outdoors.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate