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
- Community space with activities for all agesResident asks for building or renovating a space with activities for young people, adults and older adults.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Spanish
- More grant money for community nonprofitsResident asks for added grant funding for nonprofits addressing city needs such as TNR programs, adult education planning and community get-togethers, so groups serving environmental justice communities are fully used.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Self-defense classes for all agesResident asks for self-defense classes open to people of all ages.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Spanish
- Eyeglasses for people with poor visionResident asks for glasses to be provided to people who can barely see.2026–27City-wideHealth care accessSubmitted in Spanish
- Soccer fieldsResident asks for soccer fields.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Spanish
- Clean the streetsResident asks for street cleaning.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Spanish
- Spaces for young people to discuss various topicsResident asks for spaces where young people can talk about a variety of topics.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Sewing groups for all agesResident asks for sewing groups open to people of all ages.2026–27City-wideArts & cultureSubmitted in Spanish
- Clean streets and sidewalksResident asks for cleaning of streets and sidewalks.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Spanish
- More gymsResident asks for more gyms.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Spanish
- More pay for jobsResident asks for more money for jobs, without saying which jobs or workers; the request is too vague to classify further.2026–27City-wideOther or unclearSubmitted in Spanish
- More soccer fieldsResident asks for more soccer fields.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sportsSubmitted in Spanish
- More accessible sports for young peopleResident asks for sports opportunities that are more accessible to young people, saying this would help youth.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- More child care centersResident asks for more child care centers for all children.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- More safety in schools and sports to prevent drug useResident asks for increased safety in schools and sports so young people do not relapse into drugs, protecting the most vulnerable.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Spanish
- Financial support for single mothers and childrenResident asks for financial support for single mothers heading households and their children who lack the father's support, as they carry the economic and caregiving burden.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- More public transportationResident asks for more public transportation.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Spanish
- More train service areasResident asks for more areas served by train transportation.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Spanish
- More classes for childrenResident asks for more classes for children.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- End povertyResident asks to end poverty, with no specific proposal given.2026–27City-wideOther or unclearSubmitted in Spanish
- Bicycle-related things (unclear)Resident mentions 'bicycle things' without specifying what is requested.2026–27City-wideOther or unclearSubmitted in Spanish
- Pet owner education on cleaning up after petsResident asks for education on good manners and care for pet owners, such as picking up pet waste from streets, sidewalks, parks and common areas, to promote respect among neighbors.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Spanish
- More jobs for young peopleResident asks for more work opportunities for young people, saying they are needed.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Spanish
- Affordable homesResident asks for affordable houses.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- Jobs for teenagersResident asks for jobs for teens, who need money for needs and family, and to make friends, learn and have fun.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Spanish