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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- Invest in groups that prevent evictionResident asks to invest in organizations like City Life that defend people at risk of eviction and protect neighbors from displacement.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Fund City Life Vida Urbana eviction defenseResident asks that money go to City Life Vida Urbana, which educates people facing eviction and rent increases and provides lawyers and court support amid the housing crisis.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Pay lawyers for people facing evictionResident asks that funds pay lawyers for people facing eviction, through groups like City Life/Vida Urbana, and possibly buy an office for them.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Give funds to City Life/Vida UrbanaResident asks that the entire $2 million go to City Life/Vida Urbana, which educates on housing rights and offers free legal support.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Fund more housing lawyersResident asks for money for more lawyers, like those at Vida Urbana, to help people with housing problems, which affect immigrants and people of color.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Youth computer training, free internet and laptopsResident asks for a youth computer training program, free internet for all youth and laptops for all BPS students so young people can learn and engage.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Utility bill help and housing lawyersResident asks for programs to help the Hispanic community pay electricity and gas bills, plus support for lawyers who help with housing issues.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Fund City Life for tenant rights helpResident asks that funds go to City Life, which provides tenant rights information, legal advocacy and eviction counseling related to rent increases.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Scholarships for East Boston humanities studentsResident asks for scholarships for East Boston high school students planning to study humanities, since cost keeps many low-income, first-generation students from college.2024–25East BostonYouth programs & schools
- Invest in City Life/Vida Urbana eviction supportResident asks to invest in City Life/Vida Urbana, which educates people facing eviction, connects them to housing lawyers and promotes social housing, to prevent displacement.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Affordable housing run by City Life/Vida UrbanaResident asks that the budget fund affordable housing for low-income people, administered by City Life/Vida Urbana, which supports people facing eviction.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Fund City Life/Vida Urbana housing justice workResident supports funding housing justice organizations like City Life/Vida Urbana that organize against displacement, especially in BIPOC and immigrant communities.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Trash can at Gove and Meridian bus stopResident asks for a trash can right next to the bus stop at Gove St and Meridian St so transit riders can wait in a clean space.2024–25East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Lending library of useful household itemsResident proposes a library where residents can borrow items like sewing machines and pressure washers instead of buying them, sharing communal resources.2024–25BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Welcome center for Allston-Brighton college residentsResident asks for a welcome center connecting Allston-Brighton's college students to the community, since they need services, have skills to share and often feel disconnected.2024–25BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Benches and shade trees along sidewalksResident asks for benches and sidewalk shade trees to encourage walking, especially for carless, disabled and elderly residents who find walking in heat unpleasant.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Supply pantries in elementary schoolsResident asks for funding for elementary schools to stock supply pantries so teachers need not buy supplies themselves and all students get what they need.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Safer pedestrian crossing at Cleveland CircleResident asks for a crossover ramp at Cleveland Circle so pedestrians can safely reach the T.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Jackson Mann site community center with arts focusUse the Jackson Mann site for a community center with an arts focus, reflecting Allston's identity and promoting community involvement.2024–25AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Plantings in Brighton Avenue medianAdd and replant flowers, shrubs and trees in the Brighton Avenue median between Packards Corner and Cambridge Street to add green space and reduce heat.2024–25AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Redesign Commonwealth Ave near Packard's CornerRestart plans to redesign Commonwealth Avenue between Packard's Corner and Warren Street for safer pedestrian streets and new green space.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Neighborhood resident volunteer programSet up a program where neighbors volunteer to help each other and improve the neighborhood, such as park cleanups, community sports, and yard work and snow removal for elders.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Two to four speed bumps on Norwell StreetInstall two to four speed bumps on the curved Norwell Street because cars speed like on a racetrack and hit parked cars.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Speed bumps on Norwell StreetInstall speed bumps at the top of Norwell Street because speeding drivers have repeatedly hit parked cars, including the resident's.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Direct funds to housing and rent controlAmid a housing crisis, allocate funds to housing, supporting groups like City Life/Vida Urbana, and adopt rent control because housing is a human right.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish