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
- Pedestrian safety from mopeds, scooters, bikes and motorcyclesResident asks for improved pedestrian safety around mopeds, scooters, bikes and motorcycles.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Places and activities for youth, like Dorchester Youth ClubResident asks for a place for youth to go and things to do, referencing the former Dorchester Youth Club.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Extend age limit for afterschool programsResident asks for afterschool programs to serve older age groups.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Affordable afterschool programsResident asks for afterschool programs to be made affordable.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Accessible and affordable summer programsResident asks for summer programs that are accessible and affordable.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More accessible buildings with ramps and elevatorsResident asks for buildings to be made more accessible for people with disabilities, with ramps and elevators.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Education on finding local resources and eventsResident asks for education on how to find resources, concerts, book readings and similar events.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Improve difficult traffic and street layoutResident says travel is difficult and the street system is poor, asking for improvement.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- Synchronize traffic lightsResident asks the city to synchronize traffic lights.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Fix broken crosswalk buttonsResident reports that crosswalk buttons do not work and asks for them to be fixed.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Accessible, safe crossings with better light controlsResident asks for accessible and safe street crossings with improved signal controls.2024–25City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Enforce against marijuana smell near Boston CommonResident asks for public health enforcement of marijuana smoking near the Boston Common fountain and buildings, for people who don't want to smell it.2024–25City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Budget money for adaptive sports and recreationResident asks the city to budget funds for adaptive sports and recreation.2024–25City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Indoor facility time for adaptive sportsResident asks for dedicated time and space at indoor facilities for adaptive sports and recreation.2024–25City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair and add curb cuts for accessResident asks for improved curb cut repairs and additions to improve access around the city, with faster responses.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Improve access around sidewalk treesResident asks for review and improvement of access where trees on sidewalks have openings around them.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Wheelchair access to park grass, trash cans and picnic tablesResident asks for improved access to parks, including reaching grass and trash receptacles, and replacing picnic tables with wheelchair-accessible ones.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Solutions for sidewalks damaged by tree rootsResident asks for solutions to sidewalks destroyed by tree root growth.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Shelter and transitional housing for homeless families and youthResident asks for funding for shelter and transitional housing for homeless families and youth until permanent housing is found.2024–25Hyde ParkHomelessness & shelter
- More greenery along Harvard Avenue in AllstonResident asks for more trees and greenery on Harvard Ave. between Cambridge St and Comm. Ave. for shade, air quality, appearance and equity with wealthier areas.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Safe biking pathsResident asks for safe biking paths so kids and adults can get around safely without a car.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Updated supplies and equipment in community centersResident asks for quality community centers with updated supplies and equipment so the community can use them for services and meetings.2024–25City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix uneven, narrow sidewalks blocked by treesResident asks for cracks and tree roots to be fixed and some trees removed so sidewalks are wide enough and safe for wheelchairs and walkers.2024–25MattapanStreet & sidewalk repair
- Serious sidewalk repairs, especially in minority neighborhoodsResident says sidewalks need major repair and that services are not equal in minority neighborhoods.2024–25MattapanStreet & sidewalk repair
- Better housing and healthcare for seniorsResident asks for improved housing and healthcare options for older adults.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support