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
- More speed limit signs near schools and daycaresAsks for more signs showing the speed limit, especially near schools and daycares, to make roads safer for children.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- More young adult shelter beds, away from one siteAsks the city to add shelter beds specifically for young adults, preferably not located near a particular Southampton Street facility.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Better bike lanes on Dorchester AvenueAsks for improved bike lanes on Dot Ave.2026–27DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Covered trash barrels to stop ratsAsks for better covered trash barrels to keep rats out.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More funding for youth and young adult artsAsks for more funding for arts programming aimed at youth and young adults.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- Better Wi-Fi at BHAAsks for improved Wi-Fi at Boston Housing Authority properties.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- More trees at AshmontAsks for more trees to be planted at Ashmont.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- More shelter beds for people who are homelessAsks for more shelter beds for homeless residents.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Pedestrian bridge between East Boston and DowntownAsks for a bridge so people can walk between East Boston and Downtown.2026–27North EndTransit & getting around
- Rent help for low-income people regardless of statusProposes a project to help low-income people pay rent, regardless of immigration status.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Portuguese
- More public bathroomsAsks for more public bathrooms in the city.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Improve street safety at Forest HillsAsks for street safety improvements at Forest Hills.2026–27Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Better trash pickup in Franklin ParkAsks for improved trash pickup in Franklin Park.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- Public bathroom in the parkAsks for a public bathroom to be provided in a park.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- Repair gym floor and divider for community programsAsks for gym floor and divider repairs so the gym stays available year-round for youth sports, adult recreation, senior fitness and community events.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Better summer jobs for young adultsAsks for better summer job opportunities for young adults.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Safe public bathrooms at Mass and CassAsks for safe bathrooms at the Mass and Cass area.2026–27RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- Repaint crosswalk at Heath Street stopAsks for the crosswalk at the Heath Street stop to be repainted because it is dangerous.2026–27Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- More trees outside Madison ParkAsks for more trees planted outside Madison Park.2026–27RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- More shelter bedsAsks for more shelter beds.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Year-round jobs for young adultsAsks for more jobs for young adults that run all year, not just during the school year.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More city funding for community nonprofitsAsks the city to provide more money to nonprofits and community organizations.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Free cold water fountains around the cityAsks for free, cold drinking water fountains placed around the city.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Rent help for low-income people regardless of statusProposes a project to help low-income people pay rent, regardless of immigration status.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Portuguese
- Legal services help in case of detentionAsks for help paying for legal services when someone is detained.2026–27City-wideImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Portuguese