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
- Open Jamaica Pond to swimmingResident asks the city to allow swimming at Jamaica Pond and build out the existing beach, giving city families access to clean natural swimming like suburban lakes offer.2024–25Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- New crosswalk on Amory StreetResident asks for a new crosswalk on Amory Street aligned with the Southwest Corridor Park entrance and the south side of Cornwall.2024–25Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Safer bike connection toward Jamaica Plain at the pondResident asks to fix a gap where bikes heading toward JP can only use an unprotected painted lane on a road with speeding cars because bikes are prohibited at the pond.2024–25Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Permanent bathroom at English High fieldResident asks for a permanent bathroom at English High field because the existing port-a-potty is inadequate and often filthy.2024–25Jamaica PlainClean streets & restrooms
- Dog park in Jamaica PlainBuild a dog park in Jamaica Plain to connect owners and ease conflicts with tennis players over dogs using the courts.2024–25Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- More parks with age-appropriate activities for childrenResident asks for more neighborhood parks with age-appropriate activities for children, creating a space for new families to connect.2024–25Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Salinity meters in Jamaica Pond for road saltResident proposes installing salinity meters in Jamaica Pond or another Emerald Necklace pond to monitor road salt runoff and inform city maintenance plans.2024–25Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Separated bike lanes around Jamaica PondResident asks for separated bike lanes on Prince St and Francis Parkman Dr so people can bike around the JP Pond.2024–25Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Allow swimming in Jamaica PondResident asks to open the Pond to swimming, noting other water activities are allowed and that people without money for boat rentals are excluded from enjoying the water.2024–25Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Safer dangerous intersections near the Emerald NecklaceResident asks for better crosswalks, signals, stop signs or pedestrian bridges at dangerous intersections in Fenway, Longwood, Brookline, JP and the Arboretum, where traffic cuts up the Emerald Necklace.2024–25Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety