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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56 ideas
- More art and cultureResident asks the City to provide more art and culture.2026–27DowntownArts & culture
- Music therapy room at Chinatown Golden Age CentreResident asks for a soundproofed, accessible room with professional audio and instruments reserved for the Berklee music therapy partnership to combat isolation and cognitive decline among seniors.2026–27DowntownOlder adult support
- Protected bike lanes and road diet on GreenwayResident asks for two-way protected bike lanes and a road diet on the Rose Kennedy Greenway to reduce speeding and make it safer for cyclists.2026–27DowntownPedestrian & bike safety
- Plant trees on Washington and Summer StreetsResident asks for more trees planted downtown, especially along Washington Street and Summer Street.2025–26DowntownParks, trees & climate
- More public bathrooms near MBTA stopsResident asks for more bathrooms in MBTA areas to meet public sanitation needs, citing people urinating in crowded streets.2025–26DowntownClean streets & restrooms
- Affordable housing in ChinatownResident asks that funds be used to build more affordable housing in Chinatown so low-income families can improve their quality of life.2025–26DowntownAffordable housing & rent stability
- Sustainable sewing classes for communitiesThe resident proposes hands-on sustainable sewing classes to reduce waste, teach skills and create economic opportunities in underserved communities.2025–26DowntownAdult jobs & small business
- Invest in small businesses to benefit homeless peopleResident asks for investment in small businesses with benefits going back to people experiencing homelessness so they can get needed help.2025–26DowntownHomelessness & shelter
- Art installation above pedestrian Winter StreetResident proposes an eye-catching overhead art installation on Winter Street, like Lisbon's umbrella street, to make the area safer and draw businesses and visitors back.2025–26DowntownArts & culture
- Ice cream stand at Winter and Summer kioskResident suggests using the kiosk at Winter and Summer streets as an ice cream stand, saying downtown lacks ice cream options.2025–26DowntownOther or unclear
- Sidewalk repairs, ADA ramps, lighting and cleanupResident asks for repair of cracks and potholes, ADA curb ramps, LED street lighting, repainted crosswalks, more sorted trash bins, community cleanup support and professional rodent control.2025–26DowntownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Upgrade gym floor and bleachersInstall a safer, high-quality gym floor and improved bleachers to create a better environment for students, athletes and spectators.2025–26DowntownRecreation facilities & sports
- Library book drop or pop-up at City HallThe resident asks for a Boston Public Library book drop or pop-up branch at City Hall, citing Cleveland's city hall library as an example.2025–26DowntownLibraries, digital & civic life
- More affordable housing for low-income peopleResident asks for more housing at better prices for people with few resources.2025–26DowntownAffordable housing & rent stability
- More parking lots in East BostonResident asks for more parking lots because there is little parking available in East Boston.2025–26DowntownTransit & getting around
- Resources for single mothers without family supportResident asks for help and resources, including food, for single mothers who lack family support and cannot work because they care for their children, to promote equity for Latina mothers.2025–26DowntownFood access
- More street cleaningResident asks for more street cleaning.2025–26DowntownClean streets & restrooms
- Fund East Boston recreation spaces for teensResident asks for funding for recreation places in East Boston because teens are smoking.2025–26DowntownYouth programs & schools
- More community eventsResident asks for more events for the community.2025–26DowntownArts & culture
- Fund East Boston youth drug prevention programsResident asks for funding for East Boston youth programs that prevent drug use among young people.2025–26DowntownMental health & substance use
- Repair broken City Hall escalatorsThe resident says the City Hall escalators have been broken for 10 to 20 years and asks for repair so everyone has easy access.2025–26DowntownOther or unclear
- More police patrols and cleanup near Emancipation parkResident reports people sleeping in an unkept park and rule-breaking motorbike delivery drivers near their building, and asks for a cleanup, help for those sleeping outside, and more police patrols.2024–25DowntownPublic safety & crime prevention
- Covered structure for Haymarket farmers marketThe resident asks for a roofed, open-sided structure with heating and electricity at Haymarket so the farmers market can operate comfortably in rain or cold.2024–25DowntownFood access
- Native ivy on City Hall wallsSuggests growing native ivy on City Hall and other public buildings to save on air conditioning, add greenery and help areas with low tree equity.2024–25DowntownParks, trees & climate
- Safe space for teens to express emotionsCreate a supportive environment for teens to express emotions, starting with focus groups to understand their emotional needs and challenges.2024–25DowntownMental health & substance use