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
- Pilot housing vouchers for low-income youthResident proposes a pilot affordable housing voucher for youth up to 50% above the poverty line, so secure housing supports equity in schooling for youth of color.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Student study help and grocery support spaceResident asks for a place where students can get help with their studies and groceries, and socialize with one another.2024–25DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Develop affordable housing to reduce homelessnessResident asks for affordable housing projects to reduce homelessness and provide safe living conditions for low-income families.2024–25City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Fund performances at Bremen Street Park amphitheatreResident asks for public funding for diverse performances such as short plays, trios and mariachi at the Bremen Street Park amphitheatre to improve access to neighborhood arts.2024–25East BostonArts & culture
- Free mental health support for youth of colorResident asks for free mental health support for youth of color regardless of income, to counter stigma and give them resources for a healthier future.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Support local clinics with better medical equipmentResident wants to help local clinics and hospitals improve medical equipment and services, and ensure care is accessible and affordable for everyone.2024–25City-wideHealth care access
- More covered bike parking near transitResident asks for more bike parking, ideally covered, to encourage use of the T, improve fitness and support climate readiness.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- Pedestrian overpass near the Museum of ScienceResident asks for a pedestrian overpass near the Museum of Science, on either the Cambridge or Boston side, to improve safe access for families and workers without cars.2024–25West EndPedestrian & bike safety
- Dog ownership information and dog park etiquetteResident asks for information on dog ownership and dog park expectations, because poor behavior by some dog owners discourages people from visiting green spaces.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Year-round youth jobs paying above minimum wageResident asks for year-round youth jobs that pay better than minimum wage.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More clean public bathrooms with menstrual productsResident asks for more clean public bathrooms across Boston that include menstrual products, so people are not blocked from using a restroom by cost or lack of access.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Free or subsidized sturdy trash cans for householdsResident asks that every household get a sturdy, lidded trash can free or subsidized, with trash day guidelines, to keep litter off streets and sidewalks and improve wheelchair access.2024–25City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Replace South Bay Mall parking lot with green spaceResident asks to convert the South Bay Mall parking lot into green, walkable space with local businesses, and to halve and move any remaining parking underground, to reduce urban heat.2024–25DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Year-long youth jobs paying $18-24 per hourResident asks for year-long youth jobs paying $18-24 per hour so young people avoid pay gaps and second jobs and can build leadership and support themselves.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Higher-paying, year-round youth jobsResident asks for higher-paying youth jobs that last year-round.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Year-round youth jobs at $18-24 per hourResident asks for grants for year-round youth jobs paying $18-24 per hour, since financial instability affects youth mental health and many support their families.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Pilot converting private land to pollinator gardensResident asks for a pilot funding conversion of privately owned land into native pollinator gardens that sequester carbon, support habitat and increase climate resiliency.2024–25City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Connect the Red Line and Blue LineResident asks for a connection between the Red and Blue Lines so riders can transfer directly between them.2024–25City-wideTransit & getting around
- Housing support for homeless youth and familiesResident asks for housing support for youth and families facing homelessness and for spending the full $5 million on participatory budgeting.2024–25City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Non-police youth mental health crisis supportResident asks for youth mental health support, including community-led non-police crisis response and grants to community organizations, because Black and Brown youth are often policed during crises.2024–25City-wideMental health & substance use
- Year-round youth jobs through contracts at $18-24Resident asks for contracts with companies and organizations to employ young people January to December at $18-24 per hour, prioritizing marginalized communities, and to spend the full $5 million on participatory budgeting.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Charity events to help children and familiesResident asks for charity events that help children and families in need in fun, positive ways.2024–25City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Youth pay of $18-24 per hourResident asks that youth be paid $18-24 per hour instead of the minimum wage.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Year-round youth jobs piloting $18-24 per hourResident asks for grants for year-round youth jobs and a pilot paying $18-24 per hour, above minimum wage.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Grants for 12-month youth jobs with good wagesResident asks for grants so youth jobs last all 12 months, since City youth jobs now run only about 8 months, letting youth earn year-round.2024–25City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships