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
- Address smoking and vaping in public areasResident asks for clear rules, visible enforcement, public education and designated alternatives for smoking and vaping on trains, in parks and near homes, citing unequal health harms in East Boston.2026–27East BostonOther or unclear
- Training programs with female tree-climbing instructorResident asks for training programs such as tree climbing taught by a female instructor.2026–27DowntownAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Korean
- Trade program using green spaces, for Haitian youthResident proposes a trade program, noting available green spaces and Haitian community resources, to provide job opportunities and keep youth away from violence.2026–27MattapanYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Korean
- Expand PowerCorps with more space and staffResident asks to invest in PowerCorps with a bigger space, more participants, a comfortable environment and more staff, to bring people together and improve workplace balance.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Korean
- Foundation teaching money management to youthResident proposes a foundation to teach money management, since many young people don't know how to invest their money.2026–27DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- More trash cans in East BostonResident asks for more trash cans in East Boston.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More places for young peopleResident asks for more places for youth, which would bring together young people who are on the street.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More jobs for young peopleResident asks for more jobs for young people.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More programs to keep youth away from vicesResident asks for more youth programs to steer young people away from vices or from falling into them, helping families stay united.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Funding for local artistsResident asks for funds for local artists to give them tools to explore art, which benefits everyone.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- Support youth soccer teams and projectsResident asks for help for youth soccer teams or projects so young people have more resources to improve their sports skills.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Support and better pay for local artistsResident asks for support and better payment for local artists, noting East Boston's diverse population.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- More parks across BostonResident asks for more parks throughout Boston to improve interaction among everyone.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Free ESL classes near Hyde and Jackson SquaresResident asks for free ESL classes for low-income adults in the Hyde Square and Jackson Square areas, helping immigrants feel part of the community and get better-paying jobs.2026–27Jamaica PlainImmigrant & language support
- City-owned grocery storeResident proposes a city-owned grocery store to lower the cost of living for everyone.2026–27City-wideFood access
- More community gardensResident asks for more gardens so people can have better food.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- More seating at bus stopsResident asks for more seats at bus stops so people can sit while waiting.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Fund substance use prevention and youth programsResident asks to direct money to substance use prevention and more youth programs that support young people's needs and include everyone.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Free food truck with no questions askedResident proposes a free food truck at no cost and no questions asked, citing New York City, so unhoused and low-income people have good food.2026–27City-wideFood access
- Support Football Without Borders facilities and drug preventionResident asks for support for Football Without Borders facilities, drug prevention projects and new programs.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Limit substances sold to minors in storesResident asks that stores not have many substances available to minors, to help the community.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Youth programs to relieve stress and try new thingsResident asks for investment in youth programs where young people can socialize, release stress and be introduced to new activities.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Motivational support programs for people in hard timesResident proposes programs that motivate and support people through difficult times, such as terminal illness or families separated by migration, with testimonies open across social and racial lines.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Rent help for young people without resourcesResident asks for help paying rent for young people who lack resources.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Stable jobs for young people 16 to 24Resident asks that people aged 16 to 24 be able to get stable work so they can be independent regardless of status.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships