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
- Pedestrian park bridge over vehicle underpassResident asks for a park bridge so the park paths stay continuous around the vehicle underpass, with a historically inspired design.2024–25Back BayParks, trees & climate
- Bike and pedestrian underpass at sharp path turnResident asks for an underpass for bikes and pedestrians to reduce conflicts at a sharp turn along the path.2024–25AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian path beside the Muddy RiverResident asks for a formal walking path on this side of the Muddy River, where walkers have already worn desire paths near hospitals and schools.2024–25Mission HillParks, trees & climate
- Upgrade Muddy River path on Boston sideResident asks for repairs to the path along the Muddy River on the Boston side, which is in much worse shape than the Brookline side.2024–25LongwoodParks, trees & climate
- Safer bike connection toward Jamaica Plain at the pondResident asks to fix a gap where bikes heading toward JP can only use an unprotected painted lane on a road with speeding cars because bikes are prohibited at the pond.2024–25Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Permanent bathroom at English High fieldResident asks for a permanent bathroom at English High field because the existing port-a-potty is inadequate and often filthy.2024–25Jamaica PlainClean streets & restrooms
- Bike and pedestrian paths along the parkwayResident asks for pedestrian and bike paths through the parkway so it works more like a park than a driveway.2024–25West RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- Better walking and biking link from Morton to American LegionResident asks for improved pedestrian and bike connections between Morton and American Legion, which are hard to travel between on foot or by bike.2024–25MattapanPedestrian & bike safety
- Add safe pedestrian crossing at marked spotResident asks the City to find a safe way to add a pedestrian crossing at the marked location.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Remove barriers to pedestrian circulation in neighborhoodResident asks the City to work with property owners and tenant groups to remove barriers to walking through the area.2024–25RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- Memorial to Sacco and Vanzetti in CharlestownResident asks for a monument or memorial to Sacco and Vanzetti at the former Charlestown State Prison site, now BHCC, saying they were executed for their beliefs and immigrant status.2024–25CharlestownArts & culture
- Connect Somerville path into CharlestownResident asks for a better connection between the new path to Somerville and Charlestown, particularly a way to cross Alford Street.2024–25CharlestownPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian overpass from Newton Street to Daly FieldResident asks for a pedestrian overpass connecting Newton Street to Daly Field.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian overpass from new station across highwayResident asks for a pedestrian overpass connecting the new station and neighborhood to the other side of the highway more directly.2024–25BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Community center and affordable housing on abandoned siteResident asks to turn an abandoned space into a community center and affordable housing.2024–25Mission HillAffordable housing & rent stability
- New pedestrian bridge over Muddy RiverResident asks for design of a new pedestrian bridge across the Muddy River at the marked location.2024–25FenwayPedestrian & bike safety
- Upgrade Portsmouth Park and add splash padResident asks for updates and upgrades to Portsmouth Park and playground, including a splash pad.2024–25BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Extend Neponset River trail on Boston sideResident asks to extend the Neponset River trail on the Boston side from its current dead end, with a long-term plan to connect to the riverwalk at Central Avenue.2024–25MattapanParks, trees & climate
- Extend Neponset River trail through MattapanResident asks for a plan to continue the Neponset River trail through Mattapan to Hyde Park.2024–25MattapanParks, trees & climate
- Greenway linking green space to Doyle PlaygroundResident asks for a greenway connecting a marked green space to Doyle Playground.2024–25Hyde ParkParks, trees & climate
- Upgrade West Street parkResident asks that West Street park be turned into a real park.2024–25Hyde ParkParks, trees & climate
- Mother Brook path system linked to regional trailsResident asks for a designed system of paths along Mother Brook connecting to Stony Brook Reservation, the Neponset River trails, and the Neponset/Truman Parkway trails.2024–25Hyde ParkParks, trees & climate
- Underpass from Norwood Street to Tenean BeachResident asks for a pedestrian underpass connecting Norwood Street and Tenean Beach.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian overpass from Dewar Street to McConnell ParkResident asks for a pedestrian overpass connecting Dewar Street to McConnell Park.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Pedestrian overpass from Sydney Street to Morrissey BoulevardResident asks for a pedestrian overpass connecting Sydney Street to Morrissey Boulevard.2024–25DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety