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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34 ideas
- Expand library seed program with indoor growing focusResident asks to expand the BPL seed program to all branches, emphasizing seeds for indoor container growing such as herbs, alpine strawberries and Meyer lemons.2024–25CharlestownLibraries, digital & civic life
- Expand library museum pass programResident asks to expand the BPL's ICA and Gardner Museum passes from a few locations to all library branches.2024–25CharlestownLibraries, digital & civic life
- Bulk kites for community centersResident proposes buying kites in bulk and distributing them to children through city-run community centers.2024–25CharlestownYouth programs & schools
- Speed bumps on Warren StreetResident asks for speed bumps on Warren Street because some drivers speed and the area has many children, older adults and a preschool.2024–25CharlestownPedestrian & bike safety
- Memorial to Sacco and Vanzetti in CharlestownResident asks for a monument or memorial to Sacco and Vanzetti at the former Charlestown State Prison site, now BHCC, saying they were executed for their beliefs and immigrant status.2024–25CharlestownArts & culture
- Connect Somerville path into CharlestownResident asks for a better connection between the new path to Somerville and Charlestown, particularly a way to cross Alford Street.2024–25CharlestownPedestrian & bike safety
- Solar panel shade covers on bridge beamsResident suggests covering extended beams at the middle of a bridge with solar panels to provide shade for seating and generate electricity for bridge lights.2024–25CharlestownParks, trees & climate
- Paint the Tobin Bridge and other rusted bridgesResident asks the city to paint the Tobin Bridge and other rusted bridges, noting they are overdue and the rust is an eyesore.2024–25CharlestownStreet & sidewalk repair
- Make Pier 5 in Charlestown Navy Yard a parkReserve Pier 5 in the Charlestown Navy Yard as a public park with harbor views and open space for all residents and visitors.2024–25CharlestownParks, trees & climate