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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10 ideas
- Pedestrianize Canal Street in the West EndThe resident asks the funds support the City's plan to pedestrianize Canal Street, creating a greener, safer and more pleasant space for foot traffic and events.2026–27West EndPedestrian & bike safety
- Upgrade and repair the Thoreau PathThe resident asks for the Thoreau Path, a popular route to Mass General Hospital and the West End neighborhood center, to be upgraded and beautified because parts are in deep disrepair.2026–27West EndStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Korean
- Youth workshops in crafts, mechanics and bakingResident asks for youth workshops in crafts, mechanics and pastry-making to support personal development and community belonging.2026–27West EndYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Trees on sidewalk between MGH and Storrow DriveResident asks for leafy, preferably native trees along the sidewalk between MGH and Storrow Drive, which is very hot in summer and cold in winter.2025–26West EndParks, trees & climate
- Fix Leverett Circle and widen Causeway Street sidewalksThe resident says Leverett Circle is dangerous for pedestrians and Causeway Street sidewalks are too narrow, and also describes a West End community and cultural center honoring neighborhood heritage.2025–26West EndPedestrian & bike safety
- Fix West End sidewalks for elderly residentsThe resident says West End sidewalks are in poor condition and asks for repairs so elderly people can walk without falling.2025–26West EndStreet & sidewalk repair
- Advocate for BPS school bus problemsResident asks the City to hire a community advocate to help BPS students without a walk-zone school navigate persistent yellow school bus problems that cause missed learning and meals.2024–25West EndYouth programs & schools
- Better bike links from Charles River to DowntownResident asks for better bike connectivity and wayfinding between the Charles River path and Downtown, South Station and the Harborwalk.2024–25West EndPedestrian & bike safety
- Ban valet parking on city streetsResident asks to ban valet parking on public streets because businesses have private parking and using public space this way is unfair and unproductive.2024–25West EndTransit & getting around
- Pedestrian overpass near the Museum of ScienceResident asks for a pedestrian overpass near the Museum of Science, on either the Cambridge or Boston side, to improve safe access for families and workers without cars.2024–25West EndPedestrian & bike safety