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
- Increase funding for youth jobsThe resident asks to put money into the youth jobs budget, saying it makes the city safer and gives lower-income communities needed income.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Restore $500,000 for youth jobs and fellowshipsThe resident asks to use $500,000 to restore funding for community organizations to offer school-year youth jobs and fellowships for youth generally and immigrant youth.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Housing and starter city jobs for homeless peopleThe resident proposes a start-up housing program or office that moves homeless people into housing and starter jobs in local government, to advance housing, economic and racial equity.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Bus passes for students living outside the cityThe resident asks that schools provide M7 bus cards to students who live outside the city so they can get around.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Put $500K back into paid youth opportunitiesThe resident asks to return $500,000 to youth organizations offering paid jobs and stipended work, including for immigrant youth, so low-income young people can earn money and build skills.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Restore $500,000 for youth jobs and fellowshipsThe resident asks to use $500,000 to restore funding for community organizations to offer school-year youth jobs and fellowships for youth generally and immigrant youth.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Identify under-developed sites for new housingThe resident proposes identifying under-developed properties and sharing 3D residential design options with the public to expand housing and address Boston's housing shortage.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More free arts events on Boston CommonThe resident asks for more free theater, art, music and dance on Boston Common, like the Shakespeare in the park, as an equalizer that also benefits the city.2026–27Beacon HillArts & culture
- Restore $500,000 for youth jobs and fellowshipsThe resident asks to use $500,000 to restore funding for community organizations to offer school-year youth jobs and fellowships for youth generally and immigrant youth.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Restore $500,000 for school-year youth jobsThe resident asks to use $500,000 to restore funding for community organizations to provide school-year youth jobs and fellowships.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- School-year youth jobs and fellowshipsThe resident asks for school-year jobs and fellowships for youth generally and for immigrant youth.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Fix Hennigan gym floor and add air conditioningThe resident asks to fix the BCYF Hennigan gym floor, a safety issue for the many kids using it, and add air conditioning for comfort.2026–27RoslindaleRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix Hennigan gym floor and add A/CThe resident says the Hennigan gym has no air conditioning and a damaged floor and needs help.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Plant trees on Blue Hill Ave medianThe resident asks for trees on the Blue Hill Avenue median in Mattapan, noting nearby suburbs have more trees and Mattapan is mostly pavement.2026–27MattapanParks, trees & climate
- $2 million Hennigan gym renovationThe resident proposes about $2 million to renovate the Hennigan Community Center gym with new bleachers, flooring, equipment and air conditioning, giving youth a safe modern space.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Subsidized childcare and summer camp for military familiesThe resident asks the City to subsidize daycare and summer camps for dependents of veterans and servicemembers in Boston, who may exceed income thresholds but still face high childcare costs.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Hennigan Community Center floor, A/C and paintingTranslated from Spanish: the resident asks for a new floor, air conditioning in the court and other areas, and painted walls at the Hennigan Community Center to improve conditions for all students.2026–27DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Broad community resources, parks, education and food accessThe resident asks generally for more community resources, parks, youth and family education, food access, sustainability, public safety and recreation, without a specific project.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- Fix the BCYF Hennigan gymThe resident asks for repairs to the BCYF Hennigan gym so everyone has a safe place to play sports and access resources.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate Hennigan gym with A/C, bleachers, dividersThe resident asks to renovate the Hennigan gym, which needs air conditioning, bleachers and dividers.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix Hennigan gym floor, bleachers, dividers and A/CThe resident asks to renovate the Hennigan Community Center gym, which needs new flooring, bleachers, dividers and air conditioning, since it serves many children and offers varied programs.2026–27RoxburyRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix the Hennigan Community CenterThe resident asks for repairs at the Hennigan Community Center to allow more swim class hours, gym sports and intro fitness classes.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate the Hennigan Community CenterThe resident asks for renovation of the Hennigan Community Center to add space and resources for swim classes, sports, afterschool and enrichment programs for youth, families and seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate Hennigan Community Center gym and expand activitiesThe resident asks to fix the gym and renovate the Hennigan Community Center so it can offer more activities and swim classes.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate Hennigan gym floor and add air conditioningThe resident asks for renovation of the Hennigan gym floor and air conditioning because many groups use the building for community sports and workouts.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports