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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94 ideas
- Dog park in Franklin ParkCreate a designated off-leash dog area within Franklin Park, since nearby neighborhoods have many dogs but residents lack fenced yards and safe off-leash space.2026–27RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- Prioritize education in city spendingMake education the top priority in city spending.2026–27RoxburyYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Spend more on public safetyIncrease city spending on safety.2026–27RoxburyPublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Korean
- Invest more in city sanitationIncrease investment in city sanitation.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Korean
- Enhance after-school program opportunitiesImprove and expand after-school program opportunities for youth.2026–27RoxburyYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Expand after-school programsExpand after-school programs for children and teens.2026–27RoxburyYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Expand job opportunities for youthExpand job opportunities available to Boston youth.2026–27RoxburyYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Korean
- Develop more public green spacesDevelop more public green spaces in the city.2026–27RoxburyParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- Community pharmacy or grocery store in RoxburyThe resident asks for a public-private partnership to open a community pharmacy or grocery store in Roxbury, which lost pharmacies and Daily Table.2026–27RoxburyHealth care access
- Rail service for RoxburyThe resident asks for rail service to be operated in Roxbury, saying it has been promised for a long time but not delivered, unlike wealthier areas.2026–27RoxburyTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Korean
- Frisbee golf nets at a city parkInstall frisbee golf nets at a city park as a cheap and accessible recreation activity.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Outdoor exercise equipment in city parksInstall outdoor fitness equipment in city parks so residents in all neighborhoods have free access to exercise equipment.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Food forest in vacant Roxbury lotResident proposes turning a vacant lot on Harold St in Roxbury into a food forest to provide fresh food, shade and a safer play space for children.2026–27RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- Regional leadership academy for Greater Roxbury residentsResident asks for a leadership academy taught by civic leaders to teach Greater Roxbury residents about local government and raise low voter turnout.2026–27RoxburyLibraries, digital & civic life
- Better trash pickup in Franklin ParkAsks for improved trash pickup in Franklin Park.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- Public bathroom in the parkAsks for a public bathroom to be provided in a park.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- Safe public bathrooms at Mass and CassAsks for safe bathrooms at the Mass and Cass area.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- More trees outside Madison ParkAsks for more trees planted outside Madison Park.2026–27RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- Rotating mobile fresh-cooked meals truckResident asks for a food truck serving at least 200 fresh-cooked meals daily, rotating among high-need neighborhoods with food deserts and homeless populations, paired with other resources.2026–27RoxburyFood access
- Free book sets for pre-K to grade 5Resident asks for a free set of books for every child from pre-K through fifth grade to encourage reading.2026–27RoxburyYouth programs & schools
- Low-cost market or city grocery at Mass and CassResident asks for a low-cost farmers market or city-run grocery in the Mass and Cass area to end the food desert and support residents with health issues.2026–27RoxburyFood access
- Lower bus and train faresResident asks for lower bus and train fares so everyone benefits.2026–27RoxburyTransit & getting around
- Programs for people with addictionsResident asks for programs for people with addictions to help them integrate into the community.2026–27RoxburyMental health & substance use
- Educational programs on street dangers for youthResident asks for educational programs for children and teens that raise awareness of the dangers of the street, benefiting youth of all backgrounds.2026–27RoxburyYouth programs & schools
- More services to help the communityThe resident asks for more community services without specifying which.2026–27RoxburyOther or unclear