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
- 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, giving kids in Roxbury and Dorchester constructive after-school options.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Renovate Hennigan Gym and facilitiesResident asks to renovate the Hennigan Gym and facilities to keep them open and offering sports, swimming, fitness and senior activities.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- More recovery programs at Mass and CassResident asks for more recovery programs at Mass and Cass, where people often lack access to basic needs and a path to recovery.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Hire more crossing guards near schools and parksResident asks the City to hire more crossing guards to keep streets safe, especially near schools, youth programs, and parks.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Fund more halfway housing for addiction recoveryResident asks for more halfway housing programs that provide health necessities and support recovery from addiction in the city's most vulnerable areas.2026–27City-wideMental health & substance use
- Task force on neighborhood parking concernsResident asks for a task force to address increasing parking problems in more crowded neighborhoods across the city.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Renovate Hennigan Gym and Community CenterResident asks to renovate the Hennigan Gym and Community Center to provide more services and a safe, healthy space for kids and seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- New gym floor at the HenniganResident asks for a new gym floor at the Hennigan so the facilities and community center services can be used properly.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix gym floor, A/C, fountains and bleachersResident asks to fix the gym floor and A/C, add better water fountains and more bleachers, enabling more activities and swimming classes at the community center.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Well-maintained community fridges and water stationsResident asks for robust, maintained community fridges and water stations that are easy to find, since existing ones often break or are poorly maintained.2026–27City-wideFood access
- Fix gym floor and building air conditioningResident asks to repair the gym floor and the building's air conditioning because many community members use the gym for exercise and recreational sports.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix Hennigan Gym and add air conditioningResident asks to fix the Hennigan Gym and add A/C to help young adults and kids stay active at the community center.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate the Hennigan GymResident asks for help renovating the Hennigan Gym so the community can enjoy more free services with better health and safety.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Restore school-year youth jobs and fellowships fundingResident asks to use $500,000 to restore funding for community organizations to offer school-year youth jobs and fellowships, including for immigrant youth, instead of over-policing.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Renovate Hennigan Gym and Community CenterResident asks for help renovating the Hennigan Gym and Community Center so people can play sports together and use its services.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- More funding and resources for homeless residentsResident asks the City to fund and create more resources for people experiencing homelessness, to protect and help the most vulnerable.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Renovate the Hennigan Community Services buildingResident asks for renovation of the Hennigan community services facility.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate school pipes and unsafe gymResident asks to renovate a school whose pipes leak and whose gym is unsafe for play and activities.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- New gym floor and more A/CResident asks for a new gym floor and more air conditioning.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Hennigan gym floor, A/C, dividers and bleachersResident asks for a new floor, air conditioning, dividers and bleachers at the Hennigan gym because the broken floor is unsafe to play on.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- New floor and A/C for Hennigan gymResident asks for a new floor and air conditioning in the Hennigan gym.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate BCYF HenniganResident asks for renovation help at BCYF Hennigan to support safe, welcoming programs and education for students.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Gym floor dividers and air conditioningResident asks for better gym floor dividers and improved air conditioning in the gym.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Half a million for youth jobs and immigrant fellowshipsResident asks to use $500,000 for school-year youth jobs and immigrant youth fellowships, flexible between both, to offset $5.25 million in cuts hurting low-income families.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Free children's book collection at T stationsResident proposes collection containers and volunteer tables at T stations and parks to share books children have outgrown, giving kids free reading material.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life