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
- Repair basketball court on Southwest Corridor ParkwayThe resident asks for repair of a basketball court on the Southwest Corridor Parkway near Lamartine Street, which would benefit people of all ages.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Phone-based community polling on city decisionsThe resident proposes a community poll process supervised through phone systems to shift decision-making power to residents on issues like safety, housing, health care and education.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic lifeSubmitted in Korean
- Rail service for RoxburyThe resident asks for rail service to be operated in Roxbury, saying it has been promised for a long time but not delivered, unlike wealthier areas.2026–27RoxburyTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Korean
- Use public buildings as overnight sheltersThe resident asks the City to use public buildings to provide overnight shelter for unhoused people so they can better participate in the community.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelterSubmitted in Korean
- Vacancy tax on residential and commercial propertiesThe resident proposes a vacancy tax on empty residential and commercial properties so housing can be provided to people who need it, improving social equity.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Korean
- Resources for drug users near CopleyThe resident asks for resources and services to support people who use drugs in the area around Copley.2026–27Back BayMental health & substance useSubmitted in Korean
- Free art classesThe resident asks for free art classes to promote equal access to arts education.2026–27City-wideArts & cultureSubmitted in Korean
- Improve recycling resourcesThe resident asks the City to improve recycling resources, with no further detail or reason given.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Korean
- Build more sidewalksConstruct more sidewalks.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Korean
- Cleaner, shaded bus stopsMake bus stops cleaner and add shade.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Korean
- More trees for shadePlant more trees to provide shade.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Korean
- Citywide mural projectCreate a citywide mural project that uses underused spaces and brings neighbors together to contribute to community art.2026–27City-wideArts & culture
- More childcare subsidiesIncrease childcare subsidies to make childcare accessible to all communities regardless of background.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Korean
- Fix cracked and pothole-filled streets and sidewalksRepair roads and sidewalks full of holes and cracks, which are dangerous to drive on.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Korean
- Sexual violence prevention and response campaignRun a campaign with education, bystander training and youth-led design sessions, with translated materials, to address sexual violence beyond the criminal-legal system.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Multicultural community festivalHold a multicultural festival with food, music, family activities and resources, partnering with food-security and homelessness-support groups to build community connection.2026–27DowntownArts & culture
- Fund year-round youth jobsFund year-round youth jobs with placements at nonprofits, community groups and businesses so teens without employer connections can work, learn and earn.2026–27City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Citywide safe streets planCreate an actual citywide plan for safe streets to prevent deaths on Boston's roads.2026–27City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Fix potholes across BostonRepair potholes, which make driving harder and endanger pedestrians, wheelchair and walker users, and cyclists.2026–27City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Free medical supplies and more free clinicsProvide free medical supplies and add free health clinics so people who cannot afford care can get help.2026–27City-wideHealth care access
- Teen centers in all public librariesCreate teen centers like the one at Copley library in every branch, offering study areas, group activities and mental health resources.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Cleaner beaches and public spacesPrioritize cleaning and improving Boston's beaches and public spaces so residents, especially in Black and Brown communities, have safe, comfortable places.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Longer buses to reduce crowdingUse longer buses so riders are not squeezed into smaller, crowded buses.2026–27City-wideTransit & getting around
- Address littering in public placesTackle littering because uncleaned places become unwelcoming and people avoid them.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Solar panels on municipal buildingsInstall solar panels on city-owned buildings such as schools, libraries and community centers to cut pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate