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
- Property tax assistance for senior homeownersResident asks for more property tax help for seniors because long-time homeowners with limited income are being pushed out.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- More crosswalk lights and accessible parking for seniorsResident asks for more crosswalk lights and more handicapped parking so seniors can get to stores safely.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Speed bumps on Babson StreetResident asks for speed bumps on Babson Street and for repairs to the street and sidewalks.2024–25MattapanPedestrian & bike safety
- Clean up Mattapan SquareResident asks for a cleanup of Mattapan Square, to bring more resources to all neighborhoods.2024–25MattapanClean streets & restrooms
- More interpretation servicesResident asks for more interpretation services to help people access resources.2024–25DorchesterImmigrant & language support
- Snow and ice clearing help for seniorsA 93-year-old widow with no relatives asks for a program to help seniors clear snow and ice so they can stay home safely.2024–25MattapanOlder adult support
- Traffic calming and one-way on Babson StreetResident asks to make Babson St one way, add speed bumps and post 20 mph signs to ease heavy traffic and speeding, especially at school dismissal.2024–25MattapanPedestrian & bike safety
- Faster sidewalk repair turnaroundResident asks for faster completion of sidewalk repairs, saying they have waited a year for theirs to be fixed.2024–25DorchesterStreet & sidewalk repair
- Speed hump on Lyndhurst StreetResident asks for a speed hump on Lyndhurst St because speeding is a real problem.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Shovel sidewalks, especially near seniorsResident asks that all sidewalks be shoveled during snowstorms, especially where seniors live.2024–25DorchesterOlder adult support
- Diverse ethnic entertainment in neighborhoods and parksResident asks for diverse ethnic entertainment in neighborhoods and parks to foster greater appreciation of diversity.2024–25City-wideArts & culture
- Seasonal leaf and snow help for seniorsResident asks for a program to help seniors with seasonal work like leaf and snow removal.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- Yard and snow help for seniorsResident asks for help for seniors with leaves, snow, weeding and grass cutting, possibly employing youth, to bring people together.2024–25City-wideOlder adult support
- Help converting private ways to public streetsResident asks for a program to convert private ways to public streets or help residents repair streets and sidewalks, as seniors cannot afford repairs.2024–25RoxburyStreet & sidewalk repair
- Speed humps on Dale StreetResident asks for speed humps on Dale St between Washington and Warren because cars cut through too fast where many seniors and children live.2024–25RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- Parent classes at children's schoolsResident asks that parents be able to attend day or night classes at their children's school area, such as English or GED, to participate more in the community.2024–25City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Better street lighting and more street cleaningResident asks for better street lighting and more frequent street cleaning, noting some streets are cleaned only monthly, and mentions speeding motorcycles on Morton St.2024–25MattapanClean streets & restrooms
- Pedestrian bridge at Cleveland CircleResident asks for a pedestrian bridge at Chestnut Hill Ave and Beacon Street to safely cross a dangerous intersection and reach green spaces.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Assess Cleveland Circle pedestrian safetyResident asks for an assessment of how to improve pedestrian safety and mobility at Cleveland Circle, easing access to the park, T, buses and pool.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- More affordable rec centers with courtsResident asks for more rec centers with courts offering both open gym and reservable hours, because affordable places to exercise and play sports are hard to find.2024–25City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Peer-run anxiety support centerResident proposes a peer-supporter-run anxiety center with community support, open evenings and weekends, as an alternative for people who avoid therapy.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Make police license plates legibleResident asks that police license plates be repainted with readable colors, saying blue on blue is hard to read and limits community oversight.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- More skilled social workers for mental health crisesResident asks for more skilled social workers to handle community mental health needs and situations police are not trained for, citing post-COVID mental illness.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- More lawyers for working-class legal helpResident says more lawyers are needed to help working-class people get legal services.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Invest in City Life's community workResident asks to invest in City Life so it can continue its long record of supporting the community.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish