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
- Shelters and benches at bus stopsResident asks for shelters and benches at bus stops.2025–26East BostonTransit & getting around
- Street lighting and emergency pointsResident asks for lighting on streets and emergency points.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Public restrooms open at all hoursResident asks for public restrooms that are open around the clock for the community.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- More child care programsResident asks for more child care programs for the community.2025–26East BostonYouth programs & schools
- More food assistance for older adultsResident asks for increased food assistance for seniors.2025–26East BostonOlder adult support
- Profession-teaching projects for local youthResident asks for projects that teach professions to young people in the community so residents can live better.2025–26East BostonYouth jobs & fellowships
- Tree reforestation programsResident asks for tree reforestation programs.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Vocational workshops in carpentry, plumbing, electricalResident asks for vocational workshops in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work to promote employment for people of all races and sexes.2025–26East BostonAdult jobs & small business
- Street tree reforestation programsResident asks for programs to replant trees along streets.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- HealthResident submitted only the word 'health,' suggesting an interest in health-related services without further detail.2025–26East BostonHealth care accessSubmitted in Spanish
- More job opportunities for residentsResident asks for more work opportunities for people.2025–26East BostonAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Spanish
- Improve street conditionsResident asks for better street conditions, saying it would benefit everyone, especially people in overlooked or lower-resource areas.2025–26East BostonStreet & sidewalk repair
- More accessible parking near residents' homesResident asks for accessible parking near homes, saying non-residents, restaurant patrons and street cleaning make it hard for residents to find parking.2025–26East BostonTransit & getting around
- More patrols and cameras at Lo Presti ParkResident asks for more police patrols and security cameras at Lo Presti Park in East Boston to prevent fights during pickup soccer and basketball and keep families and youth safe.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Free indoor community gathering spaceResident asks for a free indoor space where community members and groups can hold gatherings, events and meetings without restrictions.2025–26East BostonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Improve and expand parking in East BostonThe resident asks to improve and expand parking for East Boston residents, noting neighbors have been complaining about parking problems.2025–26East BostonTransit & getting around
- More community centers for youthThe resident asks for more community centers that serve young people.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Cleaner streets and better street maintenanceThe resident asks for cleaner streets and regular maintenance of streets in the neighborhood.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Fund Tree Eastie to finish East Boston canopyResident asks the City to give funding to Tree Eastie to complete East Boston's tree canopy, since trees clean air near the airport and highways where asthma and COPD rates are high.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Promote trade school and other alternatives to collegeResident asks the city to promote trade schools, community college and entrepreneurship as more affordable alternatives to a costly four-year college degree.2025–26East BostonYouth jobs & fellowships
- Senior community activity space in East BostonCreate a place in East Boston where older adults can join community activities, so everyone in the community is included.2025–26East BostonOlder adult support
- More green spaces and parks in East BostonThe resident asks for community resources and more green spaces with parks for children in East Boston so the whole community can share them.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- More lighting in East Boston parks and stationsThe resident asks for more lights in parks and the most-used train stations in East Boston to protect all residents.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Green spaces and children's parks in East BostonResident asks for green spaces with parks for children in East Boston so families can take kids to play after school.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Fix sidewalks in East BostonResident asks to improve the appearance and condition of East Boston by repairing its sidewalks, for the benefit of people of all backgrounds.2025–26East BostonStreet & sidewalk repair