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
- Plant more trees in minority neighborhoodsResident asks for more trees to improve air quality, cool temperatures and improve the look of these areas.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- Retrofit old homes and add rooftop solarResident asks to retrofit old houses so they remain livable and energy efficient, and to add solar panels to roofs, which could make housing more affordable.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Korean
- More parks and recreation centers for youthResident asks for more parks and recreational centers for kids and young adults.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Korean
- More jobs for youthResident asks the City to create more jobs for young people.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Korean
- Wider sidewalks and bike lanes togetherResident asks for extended sidewalks alongside bike lanes.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safetySubmitted in Korean
- Spend money on schoolsResident asks the City to invest money in schools.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Low-cost housing for young adultsResident asks the City to build inexpensive housing for young adults.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Korean
- Native plantings and garden club in neighborhoodResident asks for native plantings, more tree canopy and pollinators, covering bare soil and hot surfaces, food growing, and a garden club, citing low-income households and diverse students.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- More handicapped parking spacesResident asks the City to create more accessible parking spaces for people with disabilities.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Korean
- Door-to-door transport to civic events and concertsResident asks for door-to-door transportation so people, likely seniors, can attend civic events and concerts.2026–27City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Korean
- More investment in youth and familiesResident asks for more investment in youth and more financial support for families.2026–27East BostonYouth programs & schools
- SNAP ambassadors and SHINE counseling sessionsResident asks for SNAP ambassadors and SHINE counseling offered a few times a month to help people access benefits.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Korean
- Food for homeless childrenResident asks for food to be provided to homeless children.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Spanish
- Repair streetsResident asks the City to repair streets.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Spanish
- Funding for youth afterschool activitiesResident asks for funding for after-school activities for youth.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Free door-to-door shopping transport for seniorsResident asks for free door-to-door transportation to shopping centers for older adults living in housing developments.2026–27City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Korean
- Recreational parks for childrenResident asks for recreational parks and play spaces for children.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Spanish
- Funding for kids' afterschool activitiesResident asks for funding for afterschool activities for children.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Funding for schoolsResident asks for more funding for schools.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Financial help for low-income familiesResident asks for more financial assistance for low-income families, including help with rent and food stamps.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Oldies concerts and bands for seniorsResident proposes bands and oldies-but-goodies concerts aimed at older adults but open to all, starting in one neighborhood and expanding citywide.2026–27City-wideArts & cultureSubmitted in Korean
- Delivering food pantries for seniors in housing developmentsResident asks for more food pantries that deliver to seniors' housing developments, since many cannot stand in long lines.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Korean
- Walking and movement groupsResident asks the City to create walking and movement groups like those previously funded by the Boston Housing Authority/BHC.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Korean
- Food pantry delivery for people who can't wait in lineThe resident asks for food pantries to deliver food to people who are unable to stand in line.2026–27City-wideFood accessSubmitted in Korean
- Case management for housing recertificationThe resident asks for case management to help people with BHA or property management housing recertification.2026–27South BostonAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Korean