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
- Repair broken sidewalks in front of storesResident asks for repair of broken, uneven sidewalks in front of shops so people, including seniors, disabled residents and families with strollers, can walk safely.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Senior health education, fall prevention and activitiesResident asks for senior health education, fall prevention, exercise classes, chronic disease management and social activities to help older adults stay healthy and independent.2026–27City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Chinese
- Free multilingual mental health counseling and supportResident asks for free or low-cost counseling, stress management classes, support groups and talks in multiple languages to reduce barriers to mental health care.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Free multilingual community health talksResident asks for free health talks on nutrition, sleep, chronic disease, dementia prevention, mental health and medication safety, offered in multiple languages and culturally friendly formats.2026–27City-wideHealth care accessSubmitted in Chinese
- Plant trees in abandoned or treeless placesResident asks for more trees in abandoned or tree-poor areas to improve air quality and reduce pollution.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Tree grates to protect trees from wasteResident asks for grates to cover tree bases to protect trees from waste and slow their deterioration.2026–27East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Fund youth jobsResident supports youth job funding as a community priority that empowers young people as they grow.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Rooftop gardens, terraces and solar panelsResident proposes using rooftop spaces for gardens, terraces or solar panels to improve air and environment and reduce electricity bills.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Use participatory budget to restore youth jobsResident asks to use participatory budgeting funds to restore youth jobs to help close the income gap in disadvantaged inner-city communities.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Mental health programs, youth sports and adult gatheringsResident asks for mental health programs for youth and adults, plus youth sports and adult gathering activities, to support wellbeing.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Language, job and school access program for immigrantsResident asks for a program helping immigrant families and youth with language, job opportunities and access to schools and universities, saying everyone deserves a better life and education.2026–27City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Housing stability amid high rentsResident says rent is too expensive in Boston and asks for housing stability to reduce stress for families and individuals.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Stabilize housingResident asks for housing stabilization to support community success.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Fund school-year youth jobs, including immigrant youthResident asks the city to fund school-year youth jobs, including for immigrant youth.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Youth drug prevention activities and stopping dealersResident asks for activities to keep youth away from drugs and addiction and for action against those who sell drugs to youth.2026–27RoxburyMental health & substance use
- Designated smoking areas to protect kids and seniorsResident proposes designated areas for smokers so children and older adults are not exposed to cigarette and marijuana smoke that harms their health.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- Nutrition classes from pregnancy to early childhoodResident asks for classes or workshops on nutrition from pregnancy through early childhood, including prenatal, lactation, postpartum and healthy meals, to help families and reduce health risks.2026–27East BostonHealth care access
- Fund school-year youth jobs, including immigrant youthResident asks for school-year youth jobs, including for immigrant youth, to give job experience and connections and extra income to low-income and immigrant families.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Restore $500,000 for school-year youth jobsResident asks the city to restore $500,000 in cut funds for school-year youth jobs so young people stay employed year-round, gaining skills and household income.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Clean cigarette butts and litter around treesResident asks for a program to clean cigarette butts and litter around trees to protect tree soil and prevent tree deterioration.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Turn vacant lots into green spacesResident proposes converting vacant land into green spaces where neighbors can relax, play and cool off from the heat.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Supplementary budget for youth jobs and spacesResident asks for additional youth job funding, noting youth need income and third spaces, particularly in Black and Brown neighborhoods, and that it would keep them out of trouble.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Supplementary budget for youth jobsResident asks for additional budget for youth jobs to advance social and racial equity by providing economic opportunity for kids of color.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Free trash cans for all residentsResident asks the city to provide free trash cans to residents, noting bags left on streets attract rats and animals that spread litter.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More community resources: food, clothes, haircuts, senior programsResident asks for more community resources including food, clothing, haircuts, homelessness prevention and senior programs to help families in need.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter