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
- Redesign commercial corridor sidewalks with art and benchesResident proposes overhauling sidewalks on neighborhood main streets with embedded art, benches and street trees, tying needed repairs to local pride and a more attractive public realm.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Redesign Union Square in Allston for pedestrian safetyResident asks to redesign the dangerous Union Square intersection for pedestrians and to expand the empty plazas with events, food trucks and picnic tables to support the neighborhood.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- LGBTQ+ community center and club in Allston-BrightonResident wants a daytime café and nighttime dance and drag venue for the LGBTQ+ community in Allston-Brighton, citing the loss of long-standing queer spaces and a need for community.2026–27AllstonArts & culture
- Lifeguard training program for Boston teensResident asks for a program training Boston high schoolers as lifeguards so pools stay open on hot days, giving teens jobs and improving pool access.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More staff for BPS full inclusionResident asks for funds to hire more staff and convert part-time to full-time positions to support full inclusion in Boston Public Schools, citing a difficult rollout.2026–27BrightonYouth programs & schools
- Rent fund for immigrants facing evictionResident asks for a rent support fund for immigrant households facing eviction after lost income from a member's detention or deportation, linked to eviction defense groups.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Rotating mobile fresh-cooked meals truckResident asks for a food truck serving at least 200 fresh-cooked meals daily, rotating among high-need neighborhoods with food deserts and homeless populations, paired with other resources.2026–27RoxburyFood access
- Repair gym floor and dividerResident asks for repair of a gym floor and divider to extend their life and give children and teens a safe place to build teamwork and healthy habits.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- School-year and summer youth jobsResident asks for youth jobs during the school year and summer to help young people grow and invest in themselves.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Food truck space on Dartmouth StreetResident asks to close a traffic lane on Dartmouth Street between the park and library for food trucks, giving local eateries affordable opportunities and activating the Copley Connect space.2026–27Back BayAdult jobs & small business
- Funding for recreational sports leagues in parksResident asks for funding for recreational sports leagues in city parks to provide free, open public engagement.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Neighborhood tool and equipment lending libraryResident asks for a lending library where residents can borrow ladders, power tools, carpet cleaners and gardening equipment, reducing costs for low-income and underserved neighborhoods.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Heat relief bus stops and cooling stationsResident asks for shaded bus shelters with solar fans, water filling stations and cooling mist in neighborhoods with extreme summer heat, especially to protect seniors.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Temporary community center in Allston BrightonResident asks for a temporary community center in a storefront or other space in Allston Brighton while Jackson Mann Community Center is under construction, serving the diverse neighborhood.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Property tax relief for small homeownersResident asks for property tax relief for small homeowners to keep poor and middle-class families, including long-time owners in Dorchester and Roxbury, in the city.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- More e-bikes in BluebikesResident asks for more e-bikes in the Bluebikes system as an affordable, low-carbon option that improves access to areas with limited transit.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Pilot bike 'school bus' system for studentsResident asks for a city-run pilot of supervised group bike commutes to school, with bikes provided to kids, so it isn't limited to families with money and time to organize.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Expand access at Artisans Asylum in BrightonResident asks for funding for more classrooms, free classes and field trips at Artisans Asylum, a Brighton educational and arts nonprofit, to lower barriers for a more diverse audience.2026–27BrightonYouth programs & schools
- Poem about youth and inequityResident submitted a poem suggesting young people's poetry could help free the city from inequity; no specific project is requested.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- Modular spaces for parks and public areasResident asks for modular structures that can be placed in parks and public spaces to reactivate unused areas that are currently unwelcoming.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Community-requested temporary traffic calming via 311Resident asks the transportation department to stockpile planters, barriers and paint so community members can request low-cost temporary lane-narrowing traffic calming through 311.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Study sites for new public poolsResident asks for funding to analyze city and state parcels for new public pools, prioritizing underserved communities and transit access, as places to gather and cool off as the climate warms.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Pilot snow corps to clear sidewalksResident asks for a pilot city snow corps to clear sidewalks after storms, possibly funded by fines on property owners who don't shovel, to help elderly and disabled people get around.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Solar panels on public buildingsResident asks for solar panels on public buildings to lower costs and fight climate change.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Bus linking Dorchester, South Boston and East BostonResident asks for a direct, affordable bus connecting Dorchester and South Boston to East Boston, including a summer beach shuttle, to make north-south travel easier.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around