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
- Functional sidewalks on Marginal Road near Quincy SchoolsResident asks for functional sidewalks on both sides of Marginal Road next to the Josiah Quincy Schools to keep children safe walking to school.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repair
- Protected bike lanes and road diet on GreenwayResident asks for two-way protected bike lanes and a road diet on the Rose Kennedy Greenway to reduce speeding and make it safer for cyclists.2026–27DowntownPedestrian & bike safety
- Restore $500,000 for school-year youth jobsResident asks for at least $500,000 to restore funding for community organizations to provide school-year youth jobs, including for immigrant youth, so youth can build skills and support families.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Fund youth jobs and community centersResident asks that the money go to youth jobs and community centers.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- "Drive by the book" billboard safety campaignResident proposes a billboard campaign encouraging drivers to follow traffic rules, such as using blinkers and stopping before intersections, to build safer driving habits.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Raised protected bike lanes on all major roadsResident asks for raised protected bike lanes on all major roads, saying cycling is efficient, affordable and statistically safer.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Free adult classes in Allston-BrightonResident asks for free adult programming such as home economics and crafting classes, to bring different cultures together to learn from each other.2026–27AllstonLibraries, digital & civic life
- Free indoor community center in AllstonResident asks for a free indoor community center as a third space, since the community lacks a free indoor place to gather.2026–27AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Weather-protective shelters for 57, 86 and 65 bus stopsResident asks for heat and cold protective shelters at stops on the 57, 86 and 65 routes in Allston-Brighton, since all riders need shelter while waiting.2026–27BrightonTransit & getting around
- More non-weaponized benches near Allston-Brighton bus stopsResident asks for more benches without anti-homeless design features near bus stops in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonTransit & getting around
- Courses on anti-ageism and respect for eldersResident asks for courses addressing ageism, saying young people in Boston often show little respect for older people.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- City-owned grocery store in Allston liquor store buildingResident asks for a city-owned grocery store in the Blanchard Liquor Store building in Allston.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Raised protected bike lanes on Cambridge and Washington StreetsResident asks for raised protected bike lanes on Cambridge Street and Washington Street in Allston and Brighton.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Redesign Allston's Union Square for pedestrian safetyResident asks for a redesigned Union Square streetscape with safer crossings and expanded plazas for families, dining and events, because the area is currently dangerous and uninviting.2026–27AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Mobile spay and neuter service in Allston-BrightonResident asks for a spay and neuter wagon to visit Allston-Brighton at least four times a year, to curb abandoned pets and reduce cost barriers.2026–27AllstonOther or unclear
- Grants for cat colony trap-and-release groupsResident asks for grants to organizations doing trap-and-release for cat colonies in Allston and Brighton.2026–27BrightonOther or unclear
- City-subsidized community grocery stores with local produceResident asks for city-subsidized community grocery stores selling local, sustainable produce and meats, because grocery prices leave many unable to afford food.2026–27City-wideFood access
- Give $2 million to nurses union for strikesResident asks that $2 million go to the nurses union so nurses can strike without financial fear, which is outside the City's participatory budgeting role.2026–27City-wideOther or unclear
- City-owned grocery store at Allston BlanchardsResident proposes a city-owned grocery store at the Blanchards site in Allston.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Expand farmers market coupon program by $2 millionResident asks for $2 million more for the farmers market coupon program, saying it works, helps people eat fresh food and pays local vendors.2026–27City-wideFood access
- City-owned grocery store in Allston Blanchards buildingResident asks the City to convert the Blanchards Liquor Store in Allston into a city-owned grocery store.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Add $2 million to citywide farmers market programResident asks for $2 million more for the citywide farmers market program because food is too expensive.2026–27City-wideFood access
- City-owned grocery store at Allston Blanchards siteResident asks the City to turn the Blanchards Liquor Store in Allston into a city-owned grocery store.2026–27AllstonFood access
- Grants for small business employee trainingResident asks for grants so small businesses can offer professional development to their employees.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- More money for farmers market couponsResident asks to add funding to the farmers market coupon program.2026–27City-wideFood access