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
- Free or low-cost community counselingThe resident asks for free or low-cost mental health counseling in the community to help residents with stress, anxiety and emotional difficulties regardless of income.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair damaged and potholed roadsThe resident asks for repair of broken, potholed and uneven roads to improve road quality and walking safety, especially in under-resourced areas.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Community mental health resource centerThe resident asks for a community center offering emotional support, stress management classes, mental health information and referrals, with free or low-cost multilingual services.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair broken sidewalks near businesses and servicesThe resident asks for repair of broken, uneven or potholed sidewalks in front of shops, restaurants and community services to improve safety and accessibility for all residents.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- More lighting in neighborhoods, parks and transit stopsThe resident asks for more lighting in residential areas, parks, parking areas and transit stops to improve nighttime visibility and safety, especially for seniors, women and night workers.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- Improve neighborhood safety measures and lightingThe resident asks for better community safety, including more street lighting, improved public spaces, safety signs and stronger resident emergency preparedness, with fair benefits for seniors, children and vulnerable residents.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- Support Hennigan Community Center servicesThe resident asks for help for the Hennigan Community Center so it can keep providing services, safety, exercise and health opportunities for the community.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Upgrade Hennigan gym floor and add ACThe resident asks for a new gym floor and air conditioning at the Hennigan community center, since many kids use it.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Restorative justice youth centerThe resident asks for a youth center using restorative justice circles of therapists, mediators and legal professionals to keep youth, especially youth of color, out of the prison pipeline.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Protected bike lanes on Dorchester AvenueThe resident asks for parking-protected bike lanes on Dorchester Ave. from Lower Mills to Andrew Station for safe biking without removing parking.2026–27DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Protected bike lanes on Washington StreetThe resident asks for parking-protected bike lanes on Washington Street from Gallivan Boulevard to Nubian Station to keep bikers safe without losing parking.2026–27DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Protected bike lanes on Talbot AvenueThe resident asks for parking-protected bike lanes on Talbot Ave. from Peabody Square to Blue Hill Ave. to make a dangerous road safer near schools and a Boys & Girls Club.2026–27DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Improve parks and sidewalks, add kids' facilitiesThe resident asks for improved parks and sidewalks and more facilities for children.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Sign language workshops and winter youth jobsThe resident asks for sign language workshops and winter jobs for youth, to help deaf and mute people integrate and keep young people occupied.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Spend money on fixing streets and parksThe resident says funds should be used to repair streets and parks.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Winter jobs for youth to reduce povertyThe resident asks for winter jobs for young people to help reduce poverty and make society more economically stable.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Help for undocumented immigrantsThe resident asks for help for immigrants who do not have legal status.2026–27City-wideImmigrant & language support
- More youth job programsThe resident asks for more job programs for young people, open to people of all backgrounds.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More sports courtsThe resident asks for more courts, presumably for sports and recreation.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Mental health helpThe resident asks for mental health help, without giving further detail.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Public restrooms for people to useThe resident asks for public restrooms that people can use.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Help for people experiencing homelessnessThe resident asks for help for people without homes, specifically by providing care centers.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- More jobs for teenagersThe resident asks for more job opportunities for adolescents.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More jobs for teenagersResident asks for more job opportunities for teenagers.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More small playgrounds for childrenResident asks for more small parks and play areas for children.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate