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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- Substance use prevention education for parentsResident asks for an educational program for parents or guardians to help prevent substance use among youth, supporting the community regardless of race or color.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Spanish
- Return religious teaching to schoolsResident asks that teaching of the founding principles and values of the American constitution, rooted in God's word, return to schools to improve the community; this is outside the City's role.2024–25City-wideOther or unclearSubmitted in Spanish
- Fund law and order in Back BayResident asks for funding to support law and order, get drugs off the streets and reduce homelessness in Back Bay and Boston proper, because the city feels less safe.2024–25Back BayPublic safety & crime prevention
- Revitalize Mattapan Square with storefront upgrades and eventsResident asks to activate Mattapan Square with free retail facade upgrades, food trucks and DJs, reinvesting in an under-invested neighborhood that looks run down.2024–25Hyde ParkAdult jobs & small business
- Guaranteed basic income pilot for low-income residentsResident suggests a guaranteed basic income pilot, or other help with food or housing costs, to put money directly in the hands of people most in need.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Safe consumption sites for people who use drugsResident asks for safe consumption sites to give people who use drugs dignity, safety, resources and treatment options.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Separated bike lane on Dorchester AvenueResident asks for a separated bike lane on Dorchester Avenue, giving a cheap, easy way to get around given unreliable transit and to reach city services.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Immigrant centers and job training nearbyResident wants more immigrant centers and job training programs in their area to help immigrants integrate into the community.2024–25BrightonImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Arabic
- Public school or community center in Beacon Hill areaResident asks for a public school or community center in Beacon Hill, Back Bay and West End that all BPS students can access, since none exist there.2024–25City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Safe bike lane along Storrow DriveResident asks for a safe bike lane along Storrow Drive and David Mugar Way, in partnership with DCR, to replace illegal reverse bike travel on Charles Street.2024–25Beacon HillPedestrian & bike safety
- 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
- Housing vouchers for BPS grads working for CityResident proposes housing vouchers for BPS graduates who work for the City, to keep young people in Boston and make public service affordable.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Pollinator garden and wider bike pathResident asks to partner with garden groups to plant a pollinator garden along a bike and pedestrian path beside a highway and to widen a dangerously tight section.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Street Angels safety and coaching task forceResident proposes a trained street safety task force to assist law enforcement and provide life, trauma, substance abuse and financial coaching and self-defense to build neighborhood safety and unity.2024–25City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Group home for teen parents with child careResident proposes a group home for DCF-involved teen parents offering child care while they work or study, plus budgeting and cooking classes, to help them become successful parents.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Affordable produce plus recycling and compost binsResident wants more affordable nutritious organic produce and easier access to recycling, trash and compost bins to keep the city clean and reduce food waste.2024–25City-wideFood access
- Library of Things pilot at BPLResident asks for a pilot Library of Things at the Boston Public Library, lending items like power tools and kitchen equipment that many residents cannot access.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Street trees on Mass Ave near Everett SquareResident asks for street trees along the sidewalk and bike path on Mass Ave between Edward Everett Square and Melnea Cass Blvd for shade and to improve a neglected stretch.2024–25DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Scam safety education programsResident proposes scam prevention education through digital literacy classes, PSAs and ads in libraries, senior centers and the MBTA, to protect elderly and disabled residents who are often targeted.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Accessible sex ed for students with disabilitiesResident asks for an accessible sex education policy in BPS for students with disabilities and their families, since young women with disabilities face higher assault risk.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Rat prevention near Linden and Harvard AvenuesResident asks for targeted rat prevention in the Linden, Harvard and Park Vale Ave area of Allston, where trash left on the street after pickup contributes to the problem.2024–25AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- Tax relief and driveway help for elder homeownersResident asks for tax breaks and services for homeowners who don't qualify for aid, including help building a driveway so an older person can be safe.2024–25DorchesterOlder adult support
- Social media account sharing new technologyResident has no specific idea and only points to an Instagram account that shares new technology and initiatives.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- More school electives, staff and schoolsResident asks for more electives and staffing in public schools, additional schools to reduce crowded classrooms, and more student education on DEI through classes and speakers.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Support shelters, housing and community buildingsResident asks the City to support shelters, housing and local community buildings.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter