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
- Speed bumps on Norwell Street, DorchesterRequests speed bumps on Norwell Street because of years of crashes from speeding that endanger cars and children on the sidewalks.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Speed bumps to slow speeding carsRequests speed bumps on the resident's street because speeding cars have nearly hit them while crossing with their daughters.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Legal assistance for all (unclear)Mentions viable legal assistance for all residents with a removed link; the specific request is unclear.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Link to another account with climate ideasShares a social media profile with more ideas and expresses support for citywide action on the climate crisis, without a specific proposal.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Playground for childrenThe resident asks for a playground for children, with no further detail.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Officials collaborate on best practicesAsks the Mayor, Police Commissioner and other officials to network with state, federal and private partners on best practices to improve Boston.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Biblical justice (unclear)The submission only references 'Biblical Justice' and a removed link, without a specific request.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Wider sidewalks at Sullivan SquareAsks to double sidewalk widths at Sullivan Square to slow traffic and reduce accidents, as it is dangerous for pedestrians walking from Charlestown to Assembly Row.2024–25CharlestownPedestrian & bike safety
- Supermarket gift cards for local food pantriesSuggests buying $2 million in $50 supermarket gift cards for neighborhood food pantries to distribute, requiring little city labor since nonprofits would do the work.2024–25City-wideFood access
- Night outreach mentors for young adults in parksProposes a mentoring group working nights and early mornings to reach young adults in parks in summer and connect them to city programs, resources and jobs.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More trash cans and cleaning on Blue Hill AveRequests more trash cans, bus stop cleaning and cameras on Blue Hill Ave and elsewhere to reduce litter and the need to call 311.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Restore civics in Boston Public SchoolsAsks for civics education to be restored in Boston Public Schools so students understand their rights and duties and can inform career choices.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Citywide sidewalk audit and master planProposes auditing the condition and ADA compliance of all sidewalks to inform a master plan with a timeline to fix them, benefiting residents who walk most.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- More trash cans near restaurant areasRequests more trash cans and pickups in areas with many restaurants to keep them clean and reduce rats, especially helping low-income neighborhoods.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Study higher parking rates in dense commercial areasAsks the city to study raising parking rates in dense commercial areas to raise revenue for street improvements and reduce driving, benefiting pedestrians, cyclists and buses.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- Bike and moped parking on Harvard StSuggests converting some parking spots on Harvard St or Brighton Ave to bike and moped spots so delivery mopeds stay off sidewalks in Allston Village.2024–25AllstonTransit & getting around
- Open Streets events on Charles StreetProposes closing Charles Street between the Common and Public Garden for regular Open Streets-style events with local vendors, food trucks and live music.2024–25Beacon HillArts & culture
- Enforce cleanliness ordinance on Vesta Road propertyAsks authorities to address repeated violations of the city's cleanliness ordinance by a property owner or manager on Vesta Road, ahead of a community block party.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- City liaison to DCR for resident concernsRequests a dedicated person to connect residents with the state DCR about streets it controls, since residents currently have no good way to raise concerns.2024–25City-wideOther or unclear
- Expand funding for summer block partiesThe resident asks for more block party funding after it ran out before they applied, to help residents who can't afford one and build neighbor connections.2024–25City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Roxbury youth finance and business academyProposes an academy teaching young people finance, taxes, credit and entrepreneurship through workshops, projects and mentorship to build economic opportunity and upward mobility.2024–25RoxburyYouth programs & schools
- More funding to repair sidewalksThe resident asks for more funding to fix sidewalks, noting a three-year wait for repairs and that wheelchair and walker users cannot navigate many sidewalks.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- More free community center memberships for youthOnly three Boston community centers offer free youth memberships; the resident wants more free centers so youth and other residents can share experiences.2024–25DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Drug rehab programs for women with childrenResident asks for rehab centers where women can receive addiction treatment while living with their children, since most programs are men-only or force mothers to leave their families.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Circle line connecting T branchesResident proposes a circle subway line linking the radial T lines without going downtown, making transit more viable and accessible for lower-income residents without cars.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around