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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7 ideas
- Protect the Tremont Street bike laneResident asks for physical protection of the Tremont Street bike lane where a cyclist was killed, to prevent further traffic deaths.2026–27Mission HillPedestrian & bike safety
- Public trash cans on Heath and Centre StreetsResident asks for public trash cans along major streets like Heath St and Centre St in underserved communities to reduce litter and rat food sources.2026–27Mission HillClean streets & restrooms
- Bathroom at McLaughlin ParkResident asks for a bathroom to be added at McLaughlin Park.2026–27Mission HillClean streets & restrooms
- Rent assistance and rent increase limits programResident asks the city to create a program that helps people pay rent or keeps rent from rising over the years, so families work less to afford housing and fewer become homeless.2026–27Mission HillAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Separated bike path along Ruggles StreetResident requests a separated bike path on Ruggles Street connecting Fenway and the Emerald Necklace to Ruggles Station and the Southwest Corridor.2024–25Mission HillPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian path beside the Muddy RiverResident asks for a formal walking path on this side of the Muddy River, where walkers have already worn desire paths near hospitals and schools.2024–25Mission HillParks, trees & climate
- Community center and affordable housing on abandoned siteResident asks to turn an abandoned space into a community center and affordable housing.2024–25Mission HillAffordable housing & rent stability