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
- Grants for immigration legal representationThe resident asks that funds be given as grants to nonprofits providing immigration legal representation for undocumented neighbors, so they can live safely in Boston.2026–27City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Dedicated senior center in West RoxburyThe resident asks for a dedicated senior center in West Roxbury that is open to everyone regardless of race, religion or sexual orientation.2026–27West RoxburyOlder adult support
- Lending library of outdoor games and toysThe resident asks for a lending library of games and recreation items for outdoor spaces, so people can play without needing to afford them.2026–27BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Fund community jobs for young peopleThe resident asks that money go toward helping young people get jobs in their community.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Income-tiered daycare vouchersThe resident asks for daycare vouchers with tiers based on family income to make child care accessible.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Renovate the Allston community centerThe resident asks for the community center in Allston to be renovated, noting that Allston and Brighton lack a center and calling this unfair.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- More ESL programming in Boston Public SchoolsThe resident asks for expanded English as a Second Language programming in BPS.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Safe public water filling stationsThe resident asks for public water filling stations that provide safe drinking water.2026–27City-wideHealth care access
- Cooling and warming stations in every areaThe resident asks for cooling and warming stations across the city, because hotter summers and colder winters mean people need safe places to regulate their temperature.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Community fridges in Allston and BrightonThe resident asks for community fridges to be placed in the Allston and Brighton neighborhoods.2026–27AllstonFood access
- K-6 elementary school in Allston-BrightonThe resident asks for a new K-6 elementary school in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood.2026–27AllstonYouth programs & schools
- New high school in Allston or BrightonThe resident asks for a new high school to be built in the Allston or Brighton neighborhood.2026–27AllstonYouth programs & schools
- Repair roadsThe resident asks the City to repair roads, without giving specific locations or details.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Eliminate CSOs for a swimmable Charles RiverResident asks for real investment to eliminate combined sewer overflows and make the Charles River permanently swimmable, citing health risks for environmental justice communities.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Invasive plant cleanupResident asks for cleanup of invasive plants.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Poison-free rat control in Lower AllstonResident asks for non-poison rodent mitigation in Lower Allston.2026–27BrightonClean streets & restrooms
- Portuguese and Puerto Rican music festivalResident proposes an Allston-Brighton music festival celebrating Portuguese and Puerto Rican music.2026–27AllstonArts & culture
- More parking on Commonwealth AveResident asks for more parking along Commonwealth Avenue in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonTransit & getting around
- Housing for homeless people near Melnea CassResident asks for help getting homeless people housed near Melnea Cass Boulevard.2026–27South EndHomelessness & shelter
- Restore funding for school-year youth jobs and fellowshipsResident asks the City to restore $500,000 for community organizations offering school-year youth jobs and fellowships, helping Black and brown youth facing financial and systemic barriers.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- K-6 school in Allston or BrightonResident asks for a new K-6 school in Allston or Brighton.2026–27AllstonYouth programs & schools
- Renovate the high school in BrightonResident asks for renovation of the high school in Brighton.2026–27BrightonYouth programs & schools
- Free sports and equipment in Allston-BrightonResident asks for free sports programs including equipment in Allston-Brighton, since gear is expensive and this would make sports accessible to all.2026–27AllstonYouth programs & schools
- Make Western Avenue an art districtResident asks for Western Avenue to become an art district.2026–27BrightonArts & culture
- Quick-build floating bus stopsResident asks for quick-build floating bus stops to speed up buses, noting Black and brown residents benefit most from faster service.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around