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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3,748 ideas
- Repair broken City Hall escalatorsThe resident says the City Hall escalators have been broken for 10 to 20 years and asks for repair so everyone has easy access.2025–26DowntownOther or unclear
- Hairdressing, cosmetology and fashion design programsThe resident asks for programming around hairdressing, cosmetology, clothing design and hairstyle fashion statements.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Tool locker buildings for tradespeople to ease parkingThe resident suggests working with trade unions to rent buildings with lockers for workers' tools so they can use the MBTA or rides, avoid tickets, and free up parking.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Reduce Summer Street traffic congestionThe resident asks to widen Summer St. or add a cable car system, citing worsening traffic from Dorchester cut-through drivers and a planned development at 776 Summer St.2025–26South Boston WaterfrontTransit & getting around
- More affordable housingThe resident asks for affordable housing without further detail.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Plant trees in neighborhoods with low tree coverageThe resident asks for tree planting for green space and parks because minority communities lack the tree coverage wealthier neighborhoods have.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Work opportunities for people experiencing homelessnessThe resident asks that homeless people be allowed to work so that everyone can earn money.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- End world hunger and child laborThe resident asks the City to end world hunger, end child labor and stop population growth, which are global issues outside the City's role.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Career skills training including AI and leadershipResident asks for open-access training in in-demand job skills such as communication, leadership and AI, with real employers involved to help spot people who need hope.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- No idea submittedThe submission contains no content (N/A).2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Public restrooms, library and marketResident asks for public restrooms, a library and a market to be built.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Community poolResident asks for a community pool.2025–26City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Donate funds and give away goods freeResident suggests donating $1 million and using another $1 million to buy electronics, food and clothes to give away for free.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Food forests in every neighborhoodResident proposes planting food forests or groves in every city neighborhood to provide green space and food security, especially for those who need it most.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Free trade and skills tutoring for unemployed and homelessResident asks for free trade- and skill-based tutoring for unemployed and homeless people of all ages, to build useful skills and reduce poverty.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Small museum on Chinatown and Chinese immigrant historyResident proposes a small museum on the history of Boston's Chinatown and Chinese immigrants to deepen understanding beyond food and reduce anti-Chinese sentiment.2025–26Leather DistrictArts & culture
- Give $2 million to public broadcastingResident asks that $2 million be given to public broadcasting.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Address homeless people with addiction near residencesResident says homeless people with addiction make the city feel dangerous and report being harassed outside their building, asking for action to improve safety.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Citywide community cookbook and potluck reading seriesResident proposes a collaborative cookbook and essay collection with potlucks and readings so residents can share stories and recipes and build collective ownership.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- School gardens for farm-to-table learningResident proposes gardens in public schools where students plant vegetables, learn to grow food and eat fresh produce, helping low-income students access healthy food.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Rodent removal and 24/7 library hoursResident asks for a concentrated effort to remove large rodents and for libraries to open around the clock for public education.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Continued funding for MBTA service and upgradesResident asks for continued support of T service, including track upgrades and service extensions, to give car-free residents and ethnic communities better transit options.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Free grocery store for low-income residentsResident asks for a free grocery store for low-income residents.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Voter education about AI misinformationResident asks that voters be informed so they are not misled by AI after the current administration ends.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Expand health and mental wellness programsResident asks to expand health programs, especially mental wellness, in neighborhoods.2025–26City-wideMental health & substance use