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
- Job creation and education for immigrantsAsks for job creation and education programs that all immigrants in Boston could participate in.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Buy staples to assemble basic food basketsProposes purchasing specific products to put together basic food baskets for people who lack access to food.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Investment to lower rentsAsks for investment aimed at lowering rents, to benefit all low-income residents.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Portuguese
- Repair gym floor and dividerRequests repairing the gym floor and divider to improve the quality of the facility.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Place to help people living on the streetAsks for a place created to help people who live on the street.2026–27AllstonHomelessness & shelterSubmitted in Portuguese
- Support center to help workers form cooperativesProposes a center offering training and financial help so workers can create cooperatives, opening opportunities for workers of all social classes to contribute to the economy.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Access to quality foodAsks for access to good-quality food, helping people with good and creative ideas.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Job creation and education for immigrantsAsks for job creation and education programs that all immigrants in Boston could take part in.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Portuguese
- Fix gym floor and gym dividerRequests fixing the gym floor and divider to preserve a community asset and give diverse neighborhoods equitable access to recreation and wellbeing programs.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- E-bike transition support for food delivery workersAsks the city to help delivery workers switch from loud, polluting mopeds and motorcycles to e-bikes, with cheaper options and road safety training for workers who are often immigrants.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Repair community center gym floor and dividerRequests repairing the gym floor and divider at a community center so the shared space stays safe, accessible and welcoming for residents of many backgrounds.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair gym floor and dividerAsks for repair of a damaged gym floor and divider that limit participation, so the facility can bring people of different backgrounds and generations together.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Neighborhood-to-neighborhood discussions hosted by library branchesProposes ongoing online discussions among Boston's 23 neighborhoods, hosted by BPL branches with immersive video and themed stage sets, to bridge divisions and strengthen civic democracy.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Repair gym divider and floorResident asks to repair the gym divider and floor, noting the gym is a gathering place that builds community connections through sports and recreation.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Stricter rules for cyclists and scooters on sidewalksResident asks for stricter rules to keep cyclists, scooters and motorcycles out of pedestrian-dominated areas such as sidewalks.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Support for people without housing, clothes or foodGroup chose housing as its issue, noting many people lack a place to live, clothing and food, and wants to gather resources to support them.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelterSubmitted in Spanish
- Station security, park lighting and clean waterResident wants active security at every transit station, plus more funding for park lights and clean water so children feel safer and avoid getting sick while playing.2026–27Jamaica PlainPublic safety & crime prevention
- Help with medical emergency transport costsResident is concerned that the cost of medical transport makes people, especially in low-income areas, hesitant to call for emergency care, and asks for help so no one must choose between care and cost.2026–27City-wideHealth care access
- Rent assistance and rent increase limits programResident asks the city to create a program that helps people pay rent or keeps rent from rising over the years, so families work less to afford housing and fewer become homeless.2026–27Mission HillAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Walking paths on Morton Street to Forest HillsResident asks for walking paths along Morton Street from Canterbury to Forest Hills so Olmsted Green residents can walk to the station, improving health and walkability.2026–27Jamaica PlainStreet & sidewalk repair
- Repair gym floor and divider for accessResident asks to repair the gym floor and divider to improve access to recreation for youth, adults and seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair gym floor and dividerResident asks to repair the gym floor and divider to restore a functional and welcoming space.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- House of culture for art, traditions and cuisineResident proposes a cultural house presenting art, traditions and cuisine where young people and adults can learn about their roots and keep ancestral heritage alive.2026–27City-wideArts & cultureSubmitted in Spanish
- Repair gym divider and floor for community useResident asks to repair the gym divider and floor to support youth sports, adult recreation, senior fitness and community events.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair gym divider and floorResident asks to repair the gym divider and floor so the gym can be split into separate areas for multiple programs at once.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports