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
- Make Western Avenue an arts districtResident asks for Western Avenue to be designated and developed as an arts district.2026–27BrightonArts & culture
- Public pool at Jackson Mann Community CenterResident asks for a public pool at the Jackson Mann Community Center.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Community ice rink near Jackson MannResident asks for a community ice rink near the Jackson Mann Community Center.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Peace symposiums between culturesResident proposes facilitated discussions and meetings to promote peace among different cultures.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Raised bike lanes along Washington Street, Oak SquareResident asks for raised, separated bike lanes on Washington Street from Oak Square to Corey Road.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Raised separated bike lanes on Faneuil StreetResident asks for sidewalk-height bike lanes separated by a cement barrier on Faneuil Street in Brighton.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Home economics and life skills classes for adultsResident asks for home economics and basic life skills classes for adults who need support, such as learning to fix things around the house.2026–27AllstonAdult jobs & small business
- Raised bike lanes on Cambridge StreetResident asks for raised, concrete-barrier bike lanes at sidewalk level on Cambridge Street.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Rent control programsResident asks for rent control programs so people can continue living in their current neighborhoods.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Tree-lined green spaces every few blocksResident asks for green spaces with trees every few blocks, including flood mitigation greenery, to improve climate resilience and match cities like NYC.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Counseling and support for homeless familiesResident asks for counseling and support services for families experiencing homelessness.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Raised bike lanes on busy Allston-Brighton streetsResident asks for raised bike lanes on busy Allston-Brighton streets, listing Washington St, Warren Ave, Cambridge St, Commonwealth Ave, Beacon St and others.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Free community center in Allston-BrightonResident asks for a free community center in Allston-Brighton as a third space for everyone to enjoy together.2026–27BrightonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Raised two-way bike lanes with concrete barriersResident asks for two-lane raised bike lanes separated by cement barriers in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- More outdoor green spaces as community gathering placesResident asks for more outdoor green spaces that community members can enjoy as a third space.2026–27BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Grants for Allston-Brighton walking toursResident proposes grants for people to lead walking tours of the Brighton and Allston Main Streets districts to get more people moving around the community.2026–27AllstonArts & culture
- Protected raised bike lane on Brooks StreetResident asks for a protected, raised bike lane on Brooks Street in Brighton.2026–27BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Free CPR and AED training in Allston-BrightonResident asks for free CPR and AED training in the Allston and Brighton neighborhoods.2026–27BrightonHealth care access
- AEDs in public areas and parksResident asks for automated external defibrillators to be placed in public areas, parks and green spaces.2026–27City-wideHealth care access
- Raised separated bike lanes on Lincoln StreetResident asks for raised, separated bike lanes on Lincoln Street in Allston and Brighton.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Citywide murals by local artistsResident proposes adding culturally appropriate murals across Boston, hired from local artists, to beautify the city, support artists and boost tourism.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- Upgrade fitness equipment at Curley Community CenterResident, a fitness instructor, asks to replace breaking-down fitness equipment at the Curley Community Center because safety is a concern and people have stopped coming.2026–27South BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Improve bathrooms at Copley LibraryResident asks for better bathrooms at the Copley Library near the plaza, since the library is one of few free public places to spend time.2026–27Back BayClean streets & restrooms
- More wrestling-centered combat facilitiesResident asks for more combat sports facilities focused on wrestling because of the discipline the sport teaches.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Training space for wrestlers and combat athletesResident asks the City to fund space for wrestlers and combat athletes to train, citing a lack of spaces and resources despite growing numbers.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports