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
- Free parking lot near the TResident asks for a free parking lot near a T station so people can partly commute into the city, reducing traffic and improving air quality.2024–25DorchesterTransit & getting around
- Free parking lot near the TResident asks for a free parking lot near a T station so people can partly commute into the city, reducing traffic and improving air quality.2024–25MattapanTransit & getting around
- Free parking near T and more commuter railResident asks for a free parking lot near the T to encourage commuting and reduce traffic, plus working with the state on more frequent commuter rail.2024–25Hyde ParkTransit & getting around
- Bus linking West Roxbury, Dorchester, Southie, DowntownResident asks for a bus route connecting West Roxbury to Dorchester, South Boston and Downtown to reduce car travel.2024–25West RoxburyTransit & getting around
- Sell West Roxbury High School for affordable housingResident proposes selling West Roxbury High School and developing affordable family apartments and retail with parking, using sale proceeds for city improvements.2024–25West RoxburyAffordable housing & rent stability
- Sell West Roxbury High School to soccer teamResident proposes selling West Roxbury High School to the women's soccer team to ease White Stadium concerns, improve transportation access and reduce gentrification of Roxbury and JP.2024–25West RoxburyOther or unclear
- Build Women's Soccer Stadium in the SeaportResident proposes locating the women's soccer stadium in the Seaport, citing transit and parking, to prevent further gentrification of Roxbury and Jamaica Plain.2024–25South BostonOther or unclear
- Ban valet parking on city streetsResident asks to ban valet parking on public streets because businesses have private parking and using public space this way is unfair and unproductive.2024–25West EndTransit & getting around
- Ban valet parking on city streetsResident asks to ban valet parking on public streets because businesses have private parking and using public space this way is unfair and unproductive.2024–25South Boston WaterfrontTransit & getting around
- Ban valet parking on city streetsResident asks to ban valet parking on public streets because businesses have private parking and using public space this way is unfair and unproductive.2024–25Back BayTransit & getting around
- Plant more street trees in under-treed neighborhoodsResident asks for more trees in Dorchester, Roxbury, South Boston and East Boston to cool neighborhoods, improve well-being, and address low-income areas lacking greenery.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Citywide infrastructure auditResident asks for an audit of the city's infrastructure repair needs, costs and timeline, citing outdated infrastructure from past disinvestment in certain communities.2024–25City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- More resident parking in Highland Park, RoxburyResident asks for protected resident parking in Roxbury's Highland Park, saying gentrification is making parking harder and other neighborhoods have more resident parking.2024–25Jamaica PlainTransit & getting around
- Underground bicycle parking facilitiesResident proposes underground bike parking to relieve limited bike parking and keep sidewalks clear for pedestrians while encouraging cycling.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- More accessible public bathroomsResident asks for more public restrooms, including ones open evenings and weekends, because current options are limited and especially burden low-income and unhoused people.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Designated dog park in Paul Revere ParkResident asks for a fenced dog park with added amenities in Paul Revere Park, which is already used that way, noting private groups may contribute.2024–25CharlestownParks, trees & climate
- Heated pop-up shops along the GreenwayResident proposes small heated pop-up retail and snack buildings along the Greenway so small businesses can get established affordably and the space becomes a year-round destination.2024–25DowntownAdult jobs & small business
- More trash cans and pothole repairs, especially East BostonResident asks for more trash cans and staff to maintain public spaces and parks, plus road repairs to fix potholes, especially in East Boston.2024–25East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Homeless housing with addiction support programsBuild more housing for unhoused people with support programs for those struggling with drug addiction.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Safer Harrison and Traveler intersectionRedo signals and add traffic calming and raised sidewalks at Harrison and Traveler in the South End to protect pedestrians and cyclists.2024–25South EndPedestrian & bike safety
- 24-hour Black-owned radio stationSupport a 24-hour Black-owned radio station to give the community a voice, since fees and licensing have made stations unsustainable since WILD closed.2024–25City-wideArts & culture
- Noise cameras at loud intersectionsInstall noise cameras at key intersections frequented by vehicles with modified exhausts, citing health, learning and equity harms from excessive noise.2024–25City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Affordable housing for minorities and homeless residentsProvide affordable housing to improve living situations for minority and homeless residents.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Job application help for homeless residentsHelp people experiencing homelessness apply for jobs so they can become stable.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Housing and rehab for homeless peopleFund permanent or pop-up housing and rehab/therapy for people experiencing homelessness to help them get off the streets.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter