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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14 ideas
- Widen narrow North End sidewalksWiden sidewalks on several North End streets, continuously or with passing spaces, to meet ADA guidelines because people with mobility challenges are being injured.2026–27North EndStreet & sidewalk repair
- Hot tub at Mirabella PoolAdd a hot tub at the North End's Mirabella Pool so swimmers can warm up after cold-water swim lessons and neighbors can socialize.2026–27North EndRecreation facilities & sports
- Pedestrian bridge between East Boston and DowntownAsks for a bridge so people can walk between East Boston and Downtown.2026–27North EndTransit & getting around
- Large trash bins instead of sidewalk pickupResident asks for large trash bins throughout the neighborhood in place of sidewalk pickup to fix trash-filled sidewalks.2026–27North EndClean streets & restrooms
- Make Hanover Street pedestrian-onlyThe resident asks for Hanover Street to be made pedestrian only.2026–27North EndPedestrian & bike safetySubmitted in Korean
- North End placards telling all immigrant storiesThe resident asks for neighborhood placards and storytelling that broaden North End history beyond Colonial and Italian settlement to include all immigrant stories.2026–27North EndArts & culture
- Restore tree canopy on Hanover and Salem StreetsThe resident asks for a better tree canopy along Hanover and Salem Streets, where trees are missing or neglected and summers are hot.2026–27North EndParks, trees & climate
- Improve crowded North End sidewalksResident asks to improve sidewalks on Salem, Richmond and Prince Streets, where crowding pushes people into the street, and possibly close some streets to cars, for ADA access and safety.2025–26North EndStreet & sidewalk repair
- Trash bins for North End buildingsResident asks for trash bins in the North End, opt-in per building (about one per four residents), to reduce rats on the streets at night.2025–26North EndClean streets & restrooms
- Designated rideshare drop-off spots in the North EndResident suggests the City and Uber and Lyft agree on three drop-off locations in the North End to reduce sharp turns on narrow streets and save drivers time.2025–26North EndTransit & getting around
- Open streets on Hanover StreetThe resident asks for Hanover Street to be made an open, car-free street.2024–25North EndPedestrian & bike safety
- Year-round public bathrooms next to parkResident asks for year-round public restrooms near the park, since people need facilities during games and daily use and currently use the resident's doorway.2024–25North EndClean streets & restrooms
- Connect Commercial Street and Causeway bike pathsResident asks to extend the Commercial Street bike path so it connects to the existing path on Causeway Street.2024–25North EndPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrianize Hanover StreetResident asks to make Hanover Street pedestrian-only, except for emergency vehicles and residents.2024–25North EndPedestrian & bike safety