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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175 ideas
- Flashing walk signals at K Circle crosswalksResident asks for flashing pedestrian signs at each crosswalk at K Circle, a dangerous busy intersection, without waiting for future development.2025–26DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Reopen Carney with pediatric urgent careResident asks to reopen the Carney with an emergency or urgent care unit equipped for sick and injured children, since nearby pediatric emergency departments are overcrowded.2025–26DorchesterHealth care access
- Subsidized storefronts and Buy Rox/Dot gift cardsResident proposes subsidizing storefronts between Warren Ave and Dot Ave for distinctive businesses, plus local gift cards and monthly events, prioritizing BIPOC and immigrant-owned businesses.2025–26DorchesterAdult jobs & small business
- Redevelop Fields Corner shopping centerResident asks to improve the Fields Corner shopping center to add housing, support small businesses, improve transit access, reduce trash and make the area more walkable.2025–26DorchesterAdult jobs & small business
- Community-owned healthy grocery storeResident asks for a community-owned grocery selling healthy, chemical-free local food to improve health, keep money in the neighborhood and counter large chains.2025–26DorchesterFood access
- Retrack Savin Hill Station for Braintree trainsResident asks to retrack Savin Hill Station so Braintree trains can stop there, since Dorchester residents currently wait about twice as long for service.2025–26DorchesterTransit & getting around
- School-year and summer programs for kidsThe resident asks for programs for kids during the school year and summer where children from diverse backgrounds learn to respect each other and reduce discrimination.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Repair Ronan Park fences, courts and pavementThe resident asks for repairs to fences, courts and cracked pavement at Ronan Park, and for more police presence there.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Beautify and make main streets walkableThe resident asks to beautify main streets such as Washington Street and make them walkable places.2025–26DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Help homeless residents and create safe spacesResident asks for help for people experiencing homelessness and for a safe space for everyone.2025–26DorchesterHomelessness & shelter
- Student participatory budgets in under-resourced schoolsResident asks that Boston schools with the most minority students and fewest resources get a participatory budget so students can fund projects improving their school.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Community festival with local artists and vendorsResident proposes a community festival featuring local artists and vendors, highlighting queer and POC communities and supporting minority vendors.2025–26DorchesterArts & culture
- Health is a Human Right campaignResident proposes a campaign to align health strategies across sectors, raise awareness of health rights, and add health as a human right to the Massachusetts constitution.2025–26DorchesterOther or unclear
- Durable bus shelters with fans and heat protectionResident asks for metal bus shelters with fans and better cover on busy routes like Blue Hill Ave, to protect riders from extreme heat and cold.2025–26DorchesterTransit & getting around
- Clothes, shoes, books and food for childrenResident wants children to have clothing, shoes, books and enough food amid economic changes, having seen many hungry students while working at a charter school.2025–26DorchesterFood access
- More parks and more resources for youthResident asks for more parks and more resources for young people.2025–26DorchesterParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Spanish
- Recording studio and content creation space for youthResident asks for a recording studio and content creation space so kids can pursue their interests and stay off the streets.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Build Dorchester Greenway over Red Line capBuild a linear park and path above the Red Line tunnel cap in Dorchester to expand healthy outdoor space and safe walking and biking routes.2025–26DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Incentivized neighbor events in DorchesterUse incentives to organize community events like movie nights, game nights, a makers' space and home improvement classes so neighbors in Dorchester interact with each other.2025–26DorchesterLibraries, digital & civic life
- Entrepreneur networking space in Codman SquareThe resident asks for a nonprofit space where entrepreneurs network and give back to Codman Square, supporting Black entrepreneurs and teaching ownership.2025–26DorchesterAdult jobs & small business
- Guaranteed income pilot for ages 18 to 26The resident proposes a guaranteed basic income initiative for young adults 18 to 26, with a public college researching its impact, to help close opportunity gaps.2025–26DorchesterYouth jobs & fellowships
- Restore parks, fix potholes, and expand affordabilityResident asks to restore parks for children, fix street potholes, and provide affordable housing and health insurance for low-income residents in a diverse neighborhood.2025–26DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Protected bike laneResident asks for a protected bike lane, without giving a location or further detail.2025–26DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Request for a Trader Joe's storeResident says the area needs a Trader Joe's, which is a private business request.2025–26DorchesterOther or unclear
- Repave Savin Hill AveResident asks the city to pave Savin Hill Ave because the many potholes make it dangerous.2025–26DorchesterStreet & sidewalk repair