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
- Fix potholes around the cityThe resident asks for pothole repairs citywide, noting that potholes are hazardous for single mothers and their children riding in cars.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Korean
- More community centers in low-income areasThe resident asks for more community centers to be built in low-income areas.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Korean
- Mini community center for youth and culturesThe resident asks for a small community center that welcomes youth and different cultures, bringing resources and equity to underserved areas.2026–27DorchesterRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Korean
- Plant more trees to combat heatThe resident asks for more tree planting to help reduce heat.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- Support mothers staying home with newbornsThe resident asks for support enabling mothers to stay home with infants after birth to avoid separation and long-term emotional issues.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- Financial literacy and workforce development programsThe resident asks for more financial literacy classes and workforce development programs similar to Power Corps.2026–27DorchesterAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Korean
- Build a skatepark for youthThe resident asks for a neighborhood skatepark that gives kids new hobbies and physical activity instead of being out in the street.2026–27DorchesterRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Korean
- Centers supporting young adults toward independenceThe resident asks for centers that help young adults progress to become independent, successful Boston residents, creating more opportunities for under-privileged people.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Career, financial and housing support for under-privileged residentsThe resident asks for support in getting a career, plus financial and housing help, to create more opportunities for under-privileged people.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Korean
- Fund more city jobs like Power CorpsThe resident asks for more money for existing city job programs, like Power Corps, to create accessible jobs for struggling people of color.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Korean
- Promote planting fruits and vegetablesThe resident asks for support to encourage planting fruits and vegetables; the first phrase is unclear.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- Youth center for ages 14-18 teaching life skillsThe resident asks for a youth center where 14-18 year-olds learn life skills and knowledge, because young Black men lack needed knowledge and resources.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Promote youth center community eventsThe resident asks for more people to promote and market community events at youth centers.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- More funding for Boston Public Library Special CollectionsThe resident asks for more resources for the BPL Special Collections Department, which holds art, archives, music and rare books created by people from all walks of life.2026–27Back BayLibraries, digital & civic life
- Multi-use recreation center with food, gym and evening activitiesThe resident proposes a recreation facility with cultural food, a gym and evening social options to keep people in one safe place, aiming to build positive relationships and reduce violence and inequality.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Korean
- Better parks and facilities for youthThe resident asks for improved facilities for young people, such as better parks.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- Teach youth about economy and worker empowermentThe resident asks for programs teaching young people about the economy, money and worker empowerment so they understand their importance.2026–27DorchesterYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- More rat-proof bins and education in AllstonThe resident asks for more trash bins and public education to address worsening rat problems in Allston.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More youth career-building programsResident asks for more youth programs to help kids build careers, open to any child or teen regardless of race or citizenship.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Community center providing food to homeless peopleResident asks for a community center that provides food to people experiencing homelessness.2026–27DowntownHomelessness & shelterSubmitted in Korean
- Expand Open Streets and year-round festivalsResident asks to expand Open Streets and hold festivals regularly rather than once a decade, to celebrate Boston's diversity.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Trade and career programs for youth ages 13-21Resident asks for more trade and career programs for youth ages 13 to 21, starting a program at 13 and a trade by 16.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Korean
- Increase tree canopy in East BostonResident asks for more tree planting in East Boston through policy, funding and neighborhood programs, since it has the lowest canopy, higher heat and air quality problems.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Invest more in the arts as economic engineResident argues the arts are an important economic engine and asks for more arts support that is open to everyone.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- Community meetings and training for youth from age 10Resident asks for community meetings to identify youth issues from age 10 and to provide training programs so young people gain experience early.2026–27DowntownYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean