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
- Senior clubs and day trips to reduce isolationResident wants funding for senior activities like day trips and garden, poetry, knitting, golf and photography clubs so seniors leave home, make friends and avoid loneliness.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- Mechanical generator producing electricity from materialsResident says they have a mechanical mechanism that can generate electricity from materials like industrial debris, sand, ore or water (written in Portuguese).2024–25City-wideOther or unclearSubmitted in Portuguese
- Mechanical generator producing electricity from materialsResident says they have a mechanical mechanism that can generate electricity from materials like industrial debris, sand, ore or water.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Repair brick sidewalks on Dudley StResident asks to fix loose and missing bricks on Dudley St in Uphams Corner, which are a trip hazard and inaccessible, possibly keeping a brick strip highlighting historic spots.2024–25DorchesterStreet & sidewalk repair
- All-way pedestrian signal at Park Drive and RiverwayResident asks for an all-way pedestrian signal at Park Drive and Riverway so people can cross fully without long waits at the median.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian and bike crossing at Fenway and Brookline AveResident asks for a crossing on the park side of Fenway at Brookline Ave, since pedestrians must currently cross twice and wait for two signals.2024–25LongwoodPedestrian & bike safety
- Separated bike path along Ruggles StreetResident requests a separated bike path on Ruggles Street connecting Fenway and the Emerald Necklace to Ruggles Station and the Southwest Corridor.2024–25Mission HillPedestrian & bike safety
- Remove Storrow Drive and create a parkResident asks to remove Storrow Drive, put Soldiers Field Road on a road diet, and turn the space into a park, citing the Pike reconstruction.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- Build a sidewalk on Kinross RoadResident asks for a sidewalk on Kinross Road between Lanark and Comm Ave, where none exists.2024–25BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Contra-flow bike lane on Colborne RoadResident asks for a contra-flow bike lane on Colborne Road between Comm Ave and Euston.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Bike routes from Brighton Center to Charles RiverResident asks for improved, stress-free bike connections from Brighton Center and Oak Square to the Charles River path, as current lanes are narrow and on busy streets.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- 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
- Safer bike and walking links near Sullivan StationResident asks for better bike and pedestrian paths between Sullivan Station and Assembly, and says the nearby intersection and traffic circle are dangerous.2024–25CharlestownPedestrian & bike safety
- Bike and pedestrian link from BU Bridge to river pathResident asks for a bike and pedestrian connection from the BU Bridge to the Charles River path on the Boston side, matching the Cambridge side.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- ADA-accessible pedestrian overpass at BU BeachResident asks to rebuild the BU Beach pedestrian overpass so it is fully ADA accessible, as it currently has only stairs.2024–25FenwayStreet & sidewalk repair
- Crosswalk to Charles River Park from Everett StResident asks for a crosswalk and proper signaling at the existing stoplight to give safe pedestrian access to Charles River Park.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- More community gardensResident asks for more community gardens.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Train Community Health WorkersProposal to train Community Health Workers to provide frontline health support in their communities and address social and racial inequities in health care.2024–25Beacon HillHealth care access
- Substance use prevention and rehab programs for youthResident asks for programs, possibly in schools, supporting families and youth to prevent substance use and help those already using with rehabilitation.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Family campaigns on healthy technology use for babiesResident asks for campaigns teaching families to use technology wisely with babies, because uncontrolled use can harm cognitive and social development.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More lighting, trees, mental health and grillsResident asks for more light poles, green planting of trees, mental health support and more grills in the neighborhood.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Health program for older adultsResident asks for a program to promote the health of older adults in their neighborhood.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- Better lighting on my streetResident asks for improved lighting on their street.2024–25City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Awareness program to keep streets free of wasteResident asks for an awareness program so the community keeps streets clean of trash and animal waste.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Neighborhood care awareness programs in parksResident asks for programs in parks and public spaces that raise residents' awareness about caring for the neighborhood.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life