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
- Frisbee golf course at a city parkResident asks for a frisbee golf course at a City-owned park, as it is a cheap, low-barrier sport not currently offered at any city park.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Green space in Maverick SquareResident asks for grass, trees or planters in Maverick Square, a busy commuter area that is mostly concrete, to bring green space to an underserved immigrant community.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Fund community projects supporting undocumented immigrantsResident would direct the $2 million to community projects that provide migration assistance and protect undocumented people, arguing that all people deserve equal dignity.2025–26East BostonImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Spanish
- Legal assistance fairs and immigrant vendor showcasesProposes multicultural fairs offering free legal help and trainings and promoting immigrant-owned vendors in neighborhoods affected by ICE raids, to support healing and economic recovery.2025–26East BostonImmigrant & language support
- New community playground for after-hours useResident proposes a new playground that serves the whole community after school hours and on weekends, improving equitable access to safe recreational spaces.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- More food and housing aid for Shore Plaza familiesThe resident asks for more government assistance for food and housing for low-income families, specifically at Shore Plaza, who struggle to pay bills.2025–26East BostonAffordable housing & rent stability
- Lighting for Central Square park at nightThe resident asks for lights at Central Square park because many people feel unsafe walking through it in the dark.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- More indoor basketball courts for youthThe resident asks for more indoor basketball courts where youth can socialize and have fun.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- More bus, ferry and train access in East BostonResident asks for more access to buses, ferries and trains, noting East Boston is a diverse and busy area.2025–26East BostonTransit & getting around
- More English classes with flexible schedulesResident asks for more English-language programs offered at varied times, since many people learning the language cannot attend because of scheduling conflicts.2025–26East BostonImmigrant & language support
- Traveling creative recycling art workshopsResident proposes a traveling program bringing creative recycling workshops to schools, neighborhoods and cultural centers, teaching about consumption and circular economy by turning recycled plastic into art.2025–26East BostonArts & cultureSubmitted in Spanish
- Greater security in public schoolsIncrease security in public schools to encourage joint participation by teachers and parents.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- More security at public schoolsProvide more security at public schools, which would increase participation from parents and teachers.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Green spaces to grow flowers and fruitResident asks for more green spaces where low-income community members can plant flowers and fruit, strengthening community unity.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Mental health, single-mother support, and ecological gardensResident asks for mental health support, help for single mothers caring for their children, and ecological community gardens.2025–26East BostonMental health & substance use
- Surveillance cameras to help small businessesResident asks for surveillance cameras to help small businesses in the community and foster empathy across language, race and color.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- More street lighting and mental health for older adultsResident asks for more public lighting and mental health support for older adults, so people of all ages and races are considered and helped.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Community-run neighborhood safety groupsResident proposes creating groups of community members who help keep the city safe, to build unity and community security.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Repair streets and reduce litterResident asks the City to repair damaged streets and clean up the trash on the streets, to reduce pollution in the community.2025–26East BostonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Community halls for connection and mental healthResident asks for community halls to build community and support mental health for everyone.2025–26East BostonMental health & substance use
- More mental health programs for Hispanic communityResident asks for more mental health programs for everyone in the Hispanic community, for social equity.2025–26East BostonMental health & substance use
- Control rats and trash in the communityResident asks for efforts to control rats and trash to reduce pollution on community streets.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Street cleaning and maintenance to reduce trashResident asks for street cleaning and maintenance so there is less trash, creating a better neighborhood with less pollution.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Youth projects that include everyoneResident asks for projects for young people, noting the benefit of including everyone.2025–26East BostonYouth programs & schools
- Support for people leaving incarcerationResident asks for help for people released from jail or prison, without specifying the type of help.2025–26East BostonAdult jobs & small business