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
- Bathroom at McLaughlin ParkResident asks for a bathroom to be added at McLaughlin Park.2026–27Mission HillClean streets & restrooms
- Repair rain-damaged gym floor for basketballResident asks to repair a gym floor damaged by rain so the community can return to playing basketball and staying active together.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Expand school bus museum on Boston busing historyResident asks to expand a school bus museum from the Boston busing initiative so students can learn about the history of busing, redlining and blockbusting.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- New gym floor, AC divider and bleachersResident asks for a new gym floor, air-conditioning divider and bleachers to keep youth away from gun violence.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Civic engagement workshops with schools and youth groupsResident asks city staff to run civic engagement workshops with schools, libraries and youth organizations, because history classes alone do not teach how local, state and federal government work.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- New gym floor, AC divider and bleachersResident asks for a new gym floor, air-conditioning divider and bleachers at a facility that gives people a safe place to play sports and stay off the streets.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Expand the Parent Mentor Program in schoolsResident asks to expand the Parent Mentor Program, which pays parents a living wage to support classrooms and take leadership and workforce training, benefiting multilingual and low-income families.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Repair community center gym floor and dividerResident asks to repair the community center gym floor and divider so families of all incomes keep access to affordable sports and healthy activity.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the gym floor and divider to be repaired to improve safety and accessibility so people of all backgrounds have equal recreation access.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the damaged gym floor and divider to be repaired or replaced to extend the facility's life and support community programs.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Concrete tetrapods to prevent coastal floodingThe resident proposes placing concrete tetrapods along the shoreline to block high tides and sea surges and prevent coastal flooding.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- One forgiven parking ticket per residentThe resident suggests forgiving one parking ticket per resident, noting a similar program in Portland, Maine, to help people who forgot street cleaning or overstayed a meter.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- Free Bluebikes ride day or weekendThe resident suggests a free ride weekend or one free ride on Bluebikes citywide so people try cycling instead of driving, reducing traffic.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Restore gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the gym floor and divider to be restored so participants have a safe environment for basketball and other recreation.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair damaged gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the damaged gym floor and divider to be repaired so the community center remains a safe, affordable recreation space for youth and adults.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the gym floor and divider to be repaired to improve safety and usability and support year-round community programming.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- BCYF Hennigan gym floor, AC, divider, bleachersThe resident asks for renovation of the BCYF Hennigan gym floor, air conditioning, divider and bleachers to give youth safe activities.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Community center for Latino LGBTQI+ residentsThe resident asks for a community center for the Latino LGBTQI+ community, especially immigrants, offering a safe space for emotional well-being, cultural programs and belonging.2026–27East BostonImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Spanish
- Fix Hennigan gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the damaged gym floor and divider at the Hennigan gym to be fixed to support year-round recreation and community activities.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair gym floor and dividerThe resident asks for the gym floor and divider to be repaired so the space can better serve youth sports, fitness programs and community events.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Put funding into affordable housingThe resident asks that funds go to affordable housing because working-class and marginalized people can't afford to keep living in Boston.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Low-cost rentable food truck commercial kitchensThe resident asks the city to buy and outfit food trucks as commercial kitchens that culinary entrepreneurs can rent cheaply to launch food businesses.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Audio recording booths in library branchesThe resident asks for soundproofed recording booths with production equipment in libraries so aspiring podcasters and musicians without studio access can create.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Paid youth audio and lighting technician trainingThe resident asks for a program that hires and trains local youth as paid audio and lighting technicians for city outdoor concerts, building creative career opportunities.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Pop-up adventure playgrounds in neighborhood parksThe resident proposes mobile trailers stocked with crates, ropes and planks for free-form play in neighborhood parks, bringing play experiences to under-resourced neighborhoods.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate