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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28 ideas
- More shade and tree canopy at playgroundsResident asks for more man-made shade and tree canopy at city playgrounds, citing Fallon Field, so children and caretakers can use free parks safely in summer.2026–27RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Shade structures at local playgrounds, including Fallon FieldResident supports adding shade structures at playgrounds, noting the metal toddler slide at Fallon Field gets dangerously hot in full summer sun.2026–27RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Open Roche Center to more community programsMake the Roche Center more public and welcoming, with advertised programs for all ages, so West Roxbury and Roslindale have a shared gathering and learning space.2026–27RoslindaleRecreation facilities & sports
- Extend Southwest Corridor to Roslindale VillageResident asks to extend the Southwest Corridor path to Roslindale Village, giving riders a safe route instead of Washington Street, which has shared bus lanes and uneven pavement.2026–27RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- New community park in West RoxburyResident asks for a park in West Roxbury with benches, covered picnic areas and room for pickup games, giving people over age 10 a free place to gather.2026–27RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Fix Hennigan gym floor and add air conditioningThe resident asks to fix the BCYF Hennigan gym floor, a safety issue for the many kids using it, and add air conditioning for comfort.2026–27RoslindaleRecreation facilities & sports
- Update Fallon Field playground and splash padResident asks for an upgrade to the Fallon Field playground and splash pad in Roslindale so children have a safer, nicer play space comparable to other neighborhoods.2025–26RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Repair Roslindale streets and sidewalksResident asks for money to repair streets and sidewalks in Roslindale that are in poor shape and dangerous for cars, bikes and pedestrians.2025–26RoslindaleStreet & sidewalk repair
- Convert Sumner Elementary into pilot childcare centerResident proposes turning Sumner Elementary School into a childcare center with the Boys & Girls Club, offering free tuition for 30-50% AMI families, a Youth Connect office and arts-based programs.2025–26RoslindaleYouth programs & schools
- Free drinking fountains in public spacesResident asks for public drinking water fountains in parks and multi-use areas, especially as the city gets hotter, since buying clean water is costly.2025–26RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Free recreation centersResident asks for recreation centers that are free for everyone to use.2025–26RoslindaleRecreation facilities & sports
- Mural on Cummins retaining wall near schoolsResident proposes a mural on the retaining wall between two schools to mark the school zone, slow traffic, and give children an inspiring route while showcasing BIPOC artists.2025–26RoslindaleArts & culture
- Shade structures at Metropolitan Hill bus stopsResident asks for sun shades at unshaded MBTA bus stops in the Met Hill area, especially after tree removal, to help riders as the area gets warmer.2025–26RoslindaleTransit & getting around
- More affordable housing for working familiesResident asks for more affordable housing for working families.2025–26RoslindaleAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Better traffic signals at Roslindale intersectionsInstall better, more visible traffic signals at Roslindale intersections, especially Metropolitan Hill, where frequent accidents endanger drivers, pedestrians, bikers and MBTA buses.2025–26RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- Keep food delivery for seniors and familiesThe resident asks to keep food delivery services available for seniors and families in need of food.2025–26RoslindaleFood access
- Dog park or playground along West Roxbury ParkwayResident proposes a dog park and/or playground, buffered from traffic by shrubs and a fence, on open space along West Roxbury Parkway, which is state DCR land, so it becomes usable recreation space.2024–25RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Road diet and bike lane on Walworth StreetResident asks to replace a lane of underused parking on Walworth Street with an uphill protected bike lane to slow speeding and help nearby housing residents without cars bike to Roslindale Square.2024–25RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- Protected bike lanes on Washington StreetResident asks for protected bike lanes on Washington Street to Forest Hills, to provide safer and more equitable transportation access.2024–25RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- Enclosed playground at Fallon Field for ages 1-10Resident asks to update the Fallon Field playground so it is enclosed and suitable for children ages 1 to 10.2024–25RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Underpass from Dellmore Road to Braden StreetResident asks for a pedestrian underpass connecting Dellmore Road and Braden Street to improve access to Pagel Playground for people on the other side of the tracks.2024–25RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian underpass at marked locationResident asks for a pedestrian underpass at a location marked on the map; no further reason is given.2024–25RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- Overpass or underpass connecting two green spacesResident asks for a pedestrian overpass or underpass to connect two green spaces.2024–25RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian link from Grew Ave and Mansur StreetResident asks for a pedestrian overpass or underpass, plus an easement through industrial property, connecting Grew Avenue and Mansur Street to Hyde Park Avenue.2024–25RoslindalePedestrian & bike safety
- City-run indoor playgrounds for young childrenCreate free indoor playgrounds for young children so low-income families have a safe place to play when outdoors is unsafe.2024–25RoslindaleYouth programs & schools