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
- Gun safety classes for adultsThe resident asks for gun safety information and classes for adults 18 and over to help reduce gun violence and accidents.2024–25RoxburyPublic safety & crime prevention
- Addiction programs for people experiencing homelessnessThe resident asks for programs to help homeless people with their addictions.2024–25RoxburyHomelessness & shelter
- Help converting private ways to public streetsResident asks for a program to convert private ways to public streets or help residents repair streets and sidewalks, as seniors cannot afford repairs.2024–25RoxburyStreet & sidewalk repair
- Speed humps on Dale StreetResident asks for speed humps on Dale St between Washington and Warren because cars cut through too fast where many seniors and children live.2024–25RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- More trees and shade in RoxburyExpand the city's process for planting trees and creating shady areas in Roxbury to support residents' health and wellbeing.2024–25RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- City-funded Roxbury art activations and cultural festivalFund local art activations in Roxbury, including a cultural festival celebrating the neighborhood's history with local food and artists.2024–25RoxburyArts & culture
- Open-access community gardens in neighborhoodsCreate more community gardens open to all, where people can take a plant if they replace it, building community and green space access.2024–25RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- Roxbury youth finance and business academyProposes an academy teaching young people finance, taxes, credit and entrepreneurship through workshops, projects and mentorship to build economic opportunity and upward mobility.2024–25RoxburyYouth programs & schools
- Clear crosswalks and bike lanes in Nubian SquareResident asks for clearly painted, even crosswalks and bike lanes in Roxbury, especially Nubian Square, to support residents' commutes.2024–25RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- Restore needle exchange at Nubian and BMCResident asks to restore needle exchange services at Nubian Station, Boston Medical Center and downtown to connect people to treatment and keep streets free of used needles.2024–25RoxburyHealth care access
- Upgrade Silver Line to true BRTResident asks to upgrade the Silver Line to real bus rapid transit standards, noting it was promised to be equal or better than the Orange Line.2024–25RoxburyTransit & getting around
- Remove barriers to pedestrian circulation in neighborhoodResident asks the City to work with property owners and tenant groups to remove barriers to walking through the area.2024–25RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- Repave Blue Hill Ave after pipe workRepave Blue Hill Avenue up to the Dewey St area, which was torn up for pipe work since summer 2023 and remains unrepaired.2024–25RoxburyStreet & sidewalk repair
- Accessible low-income housing for young adults with disabilitiesResident asks for low-income housing with accommodations for young adults with disabilities and their older parents or guardians, in a safe community near transportation.2024–25RoxburyAffordable housing & rent stability
- Snow removal and grass cutting help for seniorsResident asks for help with snow removal and grass cutting for seniors, calling it a safety issue.2024–25RoxburyOlder adult support
- Sidewalk and street repairResident asks for sidewalk and street repairs.2024–25RoxburyStreet & sidewalk repair
- Kid-height basketball hoops and wading pool at playgroundsResident asks for basketball hoops for children ages 5-12 and a wading pool for toddlers at neighborhood playgrounds.2024–25RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- Better school buildings, gyms, food and staff resourcesResident asks for improved school buildings, gyms, food and staff resources to expand opportunities for Black and brown students compared with predominantly white students.2024–25RoxburyYouth programs & schools
- International incubator kitchen and development centerResident proposes an international incubator kitchen and development center to support culinary entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds, promoting economic growth, skill development, cultural exchange and equity.2024–25RoxburyAdult jobs & small business