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
- Build or upgrade Hyde Park parks for kidsResident asks for new or upgraded parks in Hyde Park with options for little kids, to keep children outside and screen-free.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Outdoor workout area at Curtis HallResident asks for an outdoor workout area at Curtis Hall for adults and children to improve physical and mental health.2026–27Hyde ParkRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix Hennigan gym floor and air conditioningResident asks for repairs to the Hennigan gym floor and AC to keep the community center running and safe for visitors.2026–27Hyde ParkRecreation facilities & sports
- Upgrade the Hennigan Community CenterResident asks for improvements to the Hennigan Community Center so it can offer more services to the community and low-income families.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Youth jobs for everyone, including immigrantsResident wants youth jobs available to all young people, including immigrants, to provide work in lower-income areas of the city.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- One-stop multilingual resource center at community centersResident asks for a one-stop resource center in community centers with information on housing, health, jobs, legal help, benefits and food, offered in multiple languages to reduce access barriers.2026–27DowntownImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Chinese
- Emergency call buttons in parks and public placesResident asks for emergency help buttons or phones in parks, trails and busy public spaces so people can quickly reach police or medical help, especially seniors, children and people with disabilities.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- School-year youth jobsResident asks for school-year youth jobs as an investment in Black and Brown youth, providing opportunity and helping keep communities safer.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Fix bike lanes and make them saferThe resident asks for bike lanes to be fixed and made safer for bikers.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Fix bike lanes to reduce accidentsThe resident asks for bike lanes to be fixed because there are too many bike accidents.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- AC and new floors at Hennigan gymThe resident asks for air conditioning and new floors in the gym at the Hennigan Community Center to provide a safe environment and services.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Free parenting education and family workshopsThe resident asks for free parenting education, family communication workshops and mental health talks, offered in multiple languages and culturally appropriate ways, to help parents build healthy relationships with their children.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Chinese
- Remove limits on youth job applicationsThe resident objects to the Mayor limiting the number of jobs youth can apply to and wants this issue addressed.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Free mental health counseling and support groupsThe resident asks for free or low-cost counseling, emotional support groups and stress management classes, offered in multiple languages and culturally appropriate ways, to reduce anxiety, depression and loneliness.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Hennigan gym AC, floor, bleachers and rat controlThe resident asks for gym air conditioning, floor repair, more bleachers and fewer rats at the Hennigan Community Center to improve the experience for users.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Add or update street lights in neighborhoodsThe resident asks for new or updated street lights near homes, parks, sidewalks and bus stops to improve nighttime visibility and safety, especially for seniors, women and night workers.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- Benches, shade and water in public spacesThe resident asks for benches, shade structures and drinking water facilities in parks, commercial streets and public places so residents, especially seniors and families, can rest.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Chinese
- Multipurpose community event spaceThe resident asks for a multipurpose space where residents can hold health talks, cultural events, classes and gatherings, free or low-cost, to encourage exchange among different cultures and ages.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic lifeSubmitted in Chinese
- Hennigan gym bleachers, AC and floor repairsThe resident asks for bleachers, new air conditioning and floor repairs at the Hennigan Community Center gym so the community can benefit from its amenities.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Community education fund for low-income studentsThe resident asks for a community education fund providing scholarships, after-school tutoring, school supplies and resources for students from low-income families.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Chinese
- Grants for pro bono immigration legal servicesThe resident asks for grants to pro bono immigration legal services to hire staff, fund programs and provide bail funds, since attorneys are overloaded and low-income immigrants rely on them.2026–27City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Water fountains in parks and community centersThe resident asks for drinking fountains in parks, sports fields and community centers so residents can refill water and use fewer single-use plastic bottles.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Chinese
- Community safety patrols and neighbor educationThe resident asks for support for community safety patrols, resident safety education and neighbor mutual-aid activities to increase participation in neighborhood safety.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- Community safety patrols and neighbor educationThe resident asks for support for community safety patrols, resident safety education and neighbor mutual-aid activities to increase participation in neighborhood safety.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- More senior outreach servicesThe resident asks for expanded senior outreach with benefits information, health referrals, social activities and daily living support to help seniors live independently and reduce isolation.2026–27City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Chinese