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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120 ideas
- Street-side trash storage for East Boston rowhousesThe resident asks for street-side rat-safe trash storage spots on East Boston blocks with many rowhouses, helping older residents and young families who lack safe space to store trash.2026–27East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Parking-protected bike lanes on Chelsea StreetThe resident asks to convert Chelsea Street bike lanes to parking-protected lanes by swapping the parking and bike lanes, since double-parking constantly blocks them.2026–27East BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Shared trash collection points for homes without storageResident asks for shared trash collection points where properties cannot store bins, to keep sidewalks clear for disabled and older neighbors and reduce litter.2026–27East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Immigrant history merry-go-roundResident proposes a permanent carousel featuring notable immigrants who shaped Boston instead of horses, to share an often overlooked part of the city's history.2026–27East BostonArts & culture
- Free outdoor activity rentals in East BostonResident asks for easy-access outdoor activities in East Boston, such as kayaks and pedal boats in summer and sledding and snowshoes in winter, via lottery or free rentals for lower-income households.2026–27East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Free bilingual AI and digital skills trainingResident asks for free, practical bilingual AI and digital skills training so immigrants and low-income workers are not left behind by technological change.2026–27East BostonAdult jobs & small business
- Community center for Latino LGBTQI+ residentsThe resident asks for a community center for the Latino LGBTQI+ community, especially immigrants, offering a safe space for emotional well-being, cultural programs and belonging.2026–27East BostonImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Spanish
- Youth entrepreneurship program in East BostonResident proposes workshops in financial literacy, AI, career readiness and leadership with small business mentors, giving East Boston youth practical career and entrepreneurial skills outside the classroom.2026–27East BostonYouth programs & schools
- Permanent home for East Boston Community Soup KitchenResident asks for $2 million to secure a permanent year-round East Boston Community Soup Kitchen center offering meals, groceries, housing support, healthcare connections, and refuge for people experiencing homelessness.2026–27East BostonHomelessness & shelter
- Protected bike lanes and bus lane on Meridian StreetThe resident asks for protected bike lanes on Meridian and Border Streets and a dedicated bus lane on Meridian to give commuters from Chelsea safe, on-time travel.2026–27East BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Speed bumps or raised crosswalks on Meridian StreetResident asks for speed bumps or raised crosswalks on Meridian Street in East Boston because cars speed at night, endangering pedestrian families.2026–27East BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Increase tree canopy in East BostonResident asks for more tree planting in East Boston through policy, funding and neighborhood programs, since it has the lowest canopy, higher heat and air quality problems.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Address smoking and vaping in public areasResident asks for clear rules, visible enforcement, public education and designated alternatives for smoking and vaping on trains, in parks and near homes, citing unequal health harms in East Boston.2026–27East BostonOther or unclear
- More investment in youth and familiesResident asks for more investment in youth and more financial support for families.2026–27East BostonYouth programs & schools
- Increase EBT benefitsThe resident asks for more EBT money to be given out.2026–27East BostonFood access
- Coastal and harbor trash cleanupThe resident asks for cleanup of trash in the harbor and sea, noting the coastal entrance area is full of waste and smells bad for pedestrians.2026–27East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Increase tree canopy in East BostonThe resident asks for more tree canopy in East Boston to provide shade and reduce air pollution along major roads, helping elders and disabled people during heatwaves.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- More grocery options in East BostonThe resident says East Boston has only one supermarket for about 60,000 people and asks for better food access and more variety of supermarkets and foods.2026–27East BostonFood access
- More green spaceThe resident asks for more green space so families can enjoy outdoor activities and fresh air.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Plant trees in abandoned or treeless placesResident asks for more trees in abandoned or tree-poor areas to improve air quality and reduce pollution.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Tree grates to protect trees from wasteResident asks for grates to cover tree bases to protect trees from waste and slow their deterioration.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Nutrition classes from pregnancy to early childhoodResident asks for classes or workshops on nutrition from pregnancy through early childhood, including prenatal, lactation, postpartum and healthy meals, to help families and reduce health risks.2026–27East BostonHealth care access
- 24/7 East Boston Greenway through Bremen Street ParkFund a pilot with Massport to keep the Greenway through Bremen Street Park open around the clock, improving park access and off-hours commuting.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Reopen Barnes Ave sidewalk to Orient Heights stationFund low-cost access improvements, such as reopening the Barnes Ave sidewalk that connects directly to Orient Heights station, to improve transit access for largely minority neighborhoods.2025–26East BostonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Infrastructure to stop trash left on East Boston streetsResident says trash is left in the public way on trash day in East Boston, which lacks back alleys, and asks for infrastructure investment for cleaner streets.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms