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
- Highway sound barriers along I-93 and Savin Hill AveResident asks for sound barriers along Route 93 and on the Savin Hill Ave bridge because of loud highway noise.2025–26DorchesterOther or unclear
- Protected bike lane on Dudley and StoughtonResident asks for a protected bike lane on Dudley and Stoughton streets because many people bike and scoot into the city from Dorchester and aggressive drivers make it dangerous.2025–26DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Expand park with more youth sports optionsResident asks for more options for youth and an expanded park offering more sports.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Improve bus stops with seating and shelterImprove bus stops, since some lack seating and others are too far apart, so children do not get soaked in the rain.2025–26DorchesterTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Spanish
- Multilingual materials on sidewalk tree plantingResident wants multilingual educational materials about environmental projects, especially public tree planting, because Dorchester lacks trees and suffers from intense heat.2025–26DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Native plant gardening grants for Dorchester homeownersResident proposes grants helping Dorchester homeowners do native plant gardening and landscaping, since it is costly and the area lacks green space.2025–26DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Renovate the Strand Theater in DorchesterResident asks to fund improvements to the old, shabby Strand Theater to support the arts and revitalize the neighborhood; the text mentions Worcester but describes Dorchester.2025–26DorchesterArts & culture
- Holistic wellness center in Black and brown communitiesThe resident asks for a wellness center offering free or affordable yoga, safe movement, nutrition and more in Black and brown communities.2025–26DorchesterHealth care access
- Business incubator and accelerator with mentorshipResident asks for an incubator program giving new business owners resources, mentorship and guidance through the steps to succeed.2025–26DorchesterAdult jobs & small business
- Reopen community clinics to cut wait timesResident asks to reestablish more community clinics because waits of about three months for a doctor harm people's health.2025–26DorchesterHealth care access
- Renovate field and playground at BCYF MarshallResident asks for renovation of the field, playground and outdoor space at the BCYF Marshall community center.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- After-school homework help, tutoring and snacksResident proposes after-school homework help and tutoring with snacks, open to students of any background without discrimination.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Homework help for kidsResident proposes a homework help program open to anyone, so kids can get the help they need.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Repair the Toohig Park courtsResident asks for the courts at Toohig Park to be fixed.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Redo brick sidewalks at Adams CornerResident asks for the brick sidewalks at Adams Corner to be redone to make the area look nicer.2025–26DorchesterStreet & sidewalk repair
- Remove outdoor seating to add parkingResident asks to remove a restaurant's outdoor seating to create more parking.2025–26DorchesterTransit & getting around
- Inclusive community center in Fields CornerResident asks for an inclusive community center in Fields Corner where people feel safe and connected, to bring Boston residents together and advance social and racial equity.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate field, playground and outdoor space at BCYF MarshallThe resident asks for renovation of the field, playground and outdoor space at BCYF Marshall.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate field, playground and outdoor space at BCYF MarshallThe resident asks for renovation of the field, playground and outdoor space at BCYF Marshall.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate field, playground and outdoor space at BCYF MarshallThe resident asks for renovation of the field, playground and outdoor space at BCYF Marshall.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate the Marshall BCYF playgroundThe resident asks for renovation of the playground at the Marshall BCYF to support the community.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Safer park and upgraded equipment at BCYF MarshallThe resident asks for safety improvements and equipment upgrades at the BCYF Marshall park for the kids.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix big and small playgrounds at MarshallThe resident asks for both the big and small playgrounds at Marshall Community Center to be fixed because of safety issues.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate field, playground and outdoor space at Marshall BCYFThe resident asks for renovation of the field, playground and outdoor space at the Marshall BCYF.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Safer and more inviting Marshall BCYFThe resident asks for Marshall BCYF to be made safe and inviting for the community.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports