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
- Affordable housing for low-income peopleResident asks for affordable housing for poor people.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Education resources for youth and healthy foodResident asks for more education resources for youth and families, better access to healthy food, and an improved environment.2026–27City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Senior housing, youth jobs, food access, community spacesResident asks for senior housing, more youth jobs, farmers markets, affordable groceries with transportation, and community spaces to socialize, noting elders need a quieter environment.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Fitness options, affordable housing and community safetyThe resident asks for more fitness opportunities, more affordable housing and improved community safety.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Remove rugs from Georgetowne Homes senior apartmentsThe resident asks for rugs to be removed from Georgetowne Homes senior apartments because they can cause breathing difficulty.2026–27West RoxburyAffordable housing & rent stability
- Security, cleaning and repairs at South Street BHA housingThe resident asks for better security and cleaning, indoor and outdoor repairs, working doorbells and brighter outdoor lighting at the South Street BHA development.2026–27Jamaica PlainPublic safety & crime prevention
- Programs and resources for widowsThe resident, a younger widow, asks for programs and resources for widows, a group they describe as marginalized and left to cope alone.2026–27City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Family education programsThe resident asks for family education programs to help integrate different social groups.2026–27Jamaica PlainYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Affordable housing resources for low-income peopleThe resident asks for more affordable housing resources for low-income residents.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More affordable housingThe resident asks for more affordable housing.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More affordable housingThe resident asks for more affordable housing.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More English classesThe resident asks for more English classes to help people integrate into social, work and community groups.2026–27DorchesterImmigrant & language supportSubmitted in Spanish
- Job skills training for immigrantsThe resident asks for job skills training for immigrants, such as accounting training, and asks whether people with TPS can keep studying, so they can work and support families.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Youth programs including English classesThe resident asks for youth programs such as English classes, so young people have more time to prepare and stay out of trouble.2026–27DorchesterYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Address homelessness, prison reform and elder supportThe resident asks for action against homelessness, prison reform and support for the elderly.2026–27City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- More affordable housingThe resident asks for more affordable housing.2026–27City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Computer classes, career training, senior insurance and SNAPThe resident asks for computer classes, health insurance access for seniors, expanded SNAP eligibility, and career training in construction and culinary fields.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Preventive driving safety workshopsThe resident asks for educational workshops or programs on preventive street driving, to make drivers more careful and reduce accidents and deaths.2026–27DorchesterPedestrian & bike safetySubmitted in Spanish
- Senior health insurance, training and SNAP resourcesThe resident asks for health insurance for seniors, computer classes, construction and culinary training, and increased SNAP resources.2026–27City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- More food pantries, job training and public gardensThe resident asks for more food pantries, job training for work access, and public gardens where people can grow fruits and vegetables.2026–27City-wideFood access
- Food support and jobs for immigrant youthThe resident asks for food assistance and employment opportunities for immigrant youth, to improve their living conditions and health and help them settle in the community.2026–27Jamaica PlainFood accessSubmitted in Spanish
- Affordable physical activity center for youthThe resident says the city lacks a youth recreation center and asks for an affordable center for physical activity for young people.2026–27City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Recreation center for older adultsThe resident asks for a recreation center for seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainOlder adult support
- Schools, courts and parksThe resident asks for investment in schools, sports courts and parks.2026–27Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- More help for older adultsThe resident asks for more help for seniors.2026–27Jamaica PlainOlder adult support