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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185 ideas
- Rent assistance for students and single parentsResident asks for rent assistance for college-age youth and single women with one or two children, to improve housing access and reduce stress.2026–27Jamaica PlainAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Security, cleaning and repairs at South Street BHA housingThe resident asks for better security and cleaning, indoor and outdoor repairs, working doorbells and brighter outdoor lighting at the South Street BHA development.2026–27Jamaica PlainPublic safety & crime prevention
- Family education programsThe resident asks for family education programs to help integrate different social groups.2026–27Jamaica PlainYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Food support and jobs for immigrant youthThe resident asks for food assistance and employment opportunities for immigrant youth, to improve their living conditions and health and help them settle in the community.2026–27Jamaica PlainFood accessSubmitted in Spanish
- Recreation center for older adultsThe resident asks for a recreation center for seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainOlder adult support
- Schools, courts and parksThe resident asks for investment in schools, sports courts and parks.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- More help for older adultsThe resident asks for more help for seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainOlder adult support
- More food access for studentsThe resident asks for more access to and help with food for students.2026–27Jamaica PlainFood access
- Help for the whole communityThe resident asks for help for the entire community, without naming a specific service or need.2026–27Jamaica PlainOther or unclear
- More basketball courts near South Street housing developmentThe resident asks for more basketball courts near the Boston Housing development on South Street, giving free recreation to low-income, immigrant and BIPOC residents who lack access to private gyms or parks.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- More basketball courts on South StreetThe resident asks for more basketball courts on South Street.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Improve Arnold Arboretum crosswalk near Walter StreetResident asks to improve the busy crosswalk between Flora Way Gate and Peter's Hill Gate at the Arnold Arboretum, on the JP-Roslindale border, for safety.2025–26Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Car-free Centre Street in JP on summer weekendsResident asks to make Centre Street in Jamaica Plain car-free on summer weekends as an extension of Open Streets, keeping buses and emergency vehicles able to pass.2025–26Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Splash pad, playground and basketball court at Pagel FieldResident asks for a splash pad, playground and basketball court at Pagel Field, noting the open field is underused and has space for all three.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Raised crosswalks along Southwest Corridor bike pathResident asks for raised crosswalks at all street intersections along the Southwest Corridor path to make biking feel safer, especially for lower-income residents without cars.2025–26Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Fenced dog park in Jamaica PlainResident asks for a fenced dog park in Jamaica Plain because many dogs live there and most parks are unfenced or not dog-friendly.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Bridge linking Arboretum Road tunnel to Arnold ArboretumResident asks for a bridge from the new Arboretum Road tunnel to the Arnold Arboretum, giving nearby residents a more direct connection and extending the Greenlink toward Forest Hills.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Composting pilot for Egleston SquareResident proposes a pilot with restaurant composting and public compost bins beside trash and recycling bins in Egleston Square to reduce landfill waste.2025–26Jamaica PlainClean streets & restrooms
- Subsidies for local businesses on Centre Street, JPResident asks for subsidies for locally owned businesses to fill vacant storefronts on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain and help slow gentrification.2025–26Jamaica PlainAdult jobs & small business
- New bus route linking Forest Hills, Coolidge Corner, AllstonThe resident asks for a bus route from Forest Hills through Coolidge Corner to Allston/Brighton to improve access to jobs.2025–26Jamaica PlainTransit & getting around
- Water fountains at Stony Brook playgroundResident asks for drinking water fountains at Stony Brook playground so children and families can get safe water, especially on hot days.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Public bathroom on the Southwest CorridorResident asks for a public bathroom along the Southwest Corridor so people, including families with children, can use a restroom without needing to buy something at a business.2025–26Jamaica PlainClean streets & restrooms
- Revitalize Mozart Park with gardens, play and fitnessResident proposes revitalizing Mozart Park with native landscaping, a pollinator garden, dog space, play upgrades and adult fitness equipment to create an inclusive community hub in an underserved neighborhood.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Hennigan Community Center repairsResident requests air conditioning, a new gym floor and new bleachers at BCYF Hennigan Community Center.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Hennigan Community Center gym and AC upgradesResident asks for a new gym floor, bleachers, air conditioning and a teen center kitchen at BCYF Hennigan to provide a welcoming space for the community.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports