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
- Safe place and food for people in needThe resident proposes providing a safe place for people experiencing homelessness and food for those in need, to help the whole community.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Repair Hennigan gym flooring, dividers and air conditioningThe resident asks for new flooring, dividers and air conditioning at the BCYF Hennigan gym.2026–27MattapanRecreation facilities & sports
- Restore $500,000 for school-year youth jobsRestore $500,000 cut from the Mayor's budget so community organizations can offer school-year youth jobs and fellowships, including for immigrant youth, to support a diverse and equitable workforce.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Renovate Hennigan Gym flooring, dividers and A/CResident asks for renovation of the Hennigan Gym including flooring, dividers and A/C, to give everyone a safe, welcoming place for sports and activities.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- New floor, dividers and bleachers for Hennigan GymResident asks for new gym flooring, dividers and bleachers at the Hennigan Gym.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Restore school-year youth jobs and fellowships fundingResident asks to use $500,000 to restore community organization funding for school-year youth jobs and fellowships, including for immigrant youth, reversing a budget cut long advocated against by youth groups.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- New flooring and A/C for Hennigan GymResident asks for new flooring and air conditioning at the Hennigan Gym facilities.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix the Hennigan Gym for safetyResident asks to fix the Hennigan Gym to make it safer and prevent injuries.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate the Hennigan GymResident asks for renovation of the Hennigan Gym.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Mental health programs and resources for Boston teensResident asks for programs that strengthen mental health and provide resources for teens in Boston who need help.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Improve roads in the cityResident asks for better roads across the city.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Equity hubs offering housing, job and resource supportResident asks for equity hubs in libraries, community centers and schools offering free, easy-to-access support with housing, jobs and other resources.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- More green space and sprinkler parks in ChinatownResident asks for more green space and parks with summer water sprinkler areas, creating a welcoming, playful environment for all ages in Chinatown.2026–27ChinatownParks, trees & climate
- Small gardens in open areas for shadeResident asks for small gardens in wide open areas to transform the city and provide shade as temperatures rise.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- New building for BLSResident asks for a new building for BLS.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Renovate building for BLS at new locationResident asks to renovate a building at a different city location for BLS, to advance diversity in schools.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More art and cultureResident asks the City to provide more art and culture.2026–27DowntownArts & culture
- Fund summer education access, parks and street cleanersResident asks for better funding for organizations to provide summer education access, and also mentions creating more parks and street cleaners.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Eliminate ratsResident asks the City to get rid of rats.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Repair water parks and trampoline parks near cityResident asks to fix and renovate water parks or trampoline facilities close by for people without transportation, giving teens a chance to meet other teens.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate BCYF Hennigan Gym with floor, bleachers, A/CResident asks for new flooring, bleachers, dividers and air conditioning at the BCYF Hennigan Gym.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Commonwealth Ave cycle track, crossings and Newbury closuresResident asks for permanent light exhibitions, a two-way cycle track in the median and safer crossings on Commonwealth Avenue, plus weekend and holiday car closures of Newbury Street.2026–27Back BayPedestrian & bike safety
- Music therapy room at Chinatown Golden Age CentreResident asks for a soundproofed, accessible room with professional audio and instruments reserved for the Berklee music therapy partnership to combat isolation and cognitive decline among seniors.2026–27DowntownOlder adult support
- Pedestrian safety treatments at high-crash intersectionsResident asks to spend $2M on raised crosswalks, daylighting and curb extensions at 30-40 high-crash intersections, citing injury-reduction evidence.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Fund Centre and South St. redesign in Jamaica PlainResident asks to use $2 million to fund the Centre and South St. redesign to make the streets safer for pedestrians and bikers and the 39 bus more reliable.2026–27Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety