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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
- School field trips for career explorationThe resident proposes a program of school field trips exposing teens to diverse careers, since many youth have limited exposure to career fields.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Turn old East Boston police station into youth centerThe resident asks to renovate the old police station in East Boston into a youth center offering free programs for teens.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More buses and security on busesThe resident asks for funding for more buses and security staff because buses are often overcrowded and can feel unsafe, especially in underserved neighborhoods.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Larger soccer fieldsThe resident asks for more and bigger soccer fields.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Free multilingual mental health counseling and groupsThe resident asks for more free or low-cost mental health counseling, emotional support groups and talks offered in multiple languages to reduce barriers and stigma for diverse and disadvantaged communities.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- More farmers marketsThe resident asks for more farmers markets to promote healthy eating.2026–27City-wideFood access
- More homeless shelters and job resourcesThe resident asks for more shelters for people experiencing homelessness and investment in job resources to help people move out of poverty and meet basic needs.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- More grocery options in East BostonThe resident says East Boston has only one supermarket for about 60,000 people and asks for better food access and more variety of supermarkets and foods.2026–27East BostonFood access
- Career support for caregivers returning to workThe resident asks for career training, flexible work information and return-to-work support for people who left jobs to care for family, to increase employment and reduce economic inequality.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Chinese
- Help for homeless peopleThe resident names people experiencing homelessness as a concern without giving a specific request.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Water fountains in parks, trails and bus stopsThe resident asks for more drinking fountains in parks, trails, community centers and bus stops to encourage reusable bottles, reduce plastic waste, lower household costs and give everyone access to clean water.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Chinese
- Fix potholes and make streets saferThe resident asks for funding to fix potholes and make streets safe for driving and biking, noting that poorer neighborhoods have under-resourced streets.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- More green spaceThe resident asks for more green space so families can enjoy outdoor activities and fresh air.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Toddler-sized play area at playgroundThe resident asks for a small play and learning area for toddlers and young children, since the existing playground is too big for them.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Community mental health resource centerThe resident asks for a community center offering free or low-cost mental health screenings, counseling, support groups, stress classes and multilingual education to reduce income, language and cultural barriers to care.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Cleaner parks and more events for teensThe resident asks for cleaner parks and more events for teens so they have a place to go.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Fix sidewalks and curb ramps near key destinationsThe resident asks to repair broken, uneven sidewalks and improve curb ramps, prioritizing areas near senior centers, schools, bus stops, parks and service organizations, so seniors and people with disabilities can move safely.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- More basketball courts for teensThe resident asks for more basketball courts so teens have more places to play basketball.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- More youth spaces and YMCA-style afterschool gamesResident asks for more spaces for youth and more YMCA-style games like Boston afterschool programs, to bring people together.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Shade, benches and rest areas in parksResident asks for shade structures, benches and rest areas in parks so seniors, children, families and outdoor workers can use public space comfortably and safely.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Chinese
- More nighttime police presenceResident asks for more police presence at night because of shootings over the summer, to create safer environments in all neighborhoods.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- More youth recreation and sports programsResident asks for more youth programs for recreational activities and sports.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More security cameras to address crimeResident asks for more security cameras and other resources to address crime and keep neighborhoods safe.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- More funding for homeless sheltersResident asks for more funding for homeless shelters.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Expand senior outreach and caregiver supportResident asks for more senior outreach with health resources, benefits application help, social activities and caregiver support, especially for isolated, low-income and non-English-speaking seniors.2026–27City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Chinese