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
- Car-free Centre Street in JP on summer weekendsResident asks to make Centre Street in Jamaica Plain car-free on summer weekends as an extension of Open Streets, keeping buses and emergency vehicles able to pass.2025–26Jamaica PlainPedestrian & bike safety
- Green jobs training in biophilic design and wasteResident asks for training and jobs in green fields such as biophilic building design, transportation and waste management, modeled on Denmark and the Netherlands.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Protected bike lane on Lincoln StreetResident asks for a protected bike lane on Lincoln Street, which is long, narrow and has fast traffic with no stoplights, making it unsafe for cyclists.2025–26AllstonPedestrian & bike safety
- Infrastructure to stop trash left on East Boston streetsResident says trash is left in the public way on trash day in East Boston, which lacks back alleys, and asks for infrastructure investment for cleaner streets.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- Frisbee golf course at a city parkResident asks for a frisbee golf course at a City-owned park, as it is a cheap, low-barrier sport not currently offered at any city park.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Pilot inner harbor circulator ferryResident asks to fund a pilot ferry linking East Boston, the Airport, Seaport, Aquarium, North Station and Charlestown to improve transit access for transit-dependent communities.2025–26UnspecifiedTransit & getting around
- More basketball courts near Ward ParkResident asks for more basketball courts in the Ward Park area because the single court cannot serve the growing basketball community, especially youth.2025–26UnspecifiedRecreation facilities & sports
- Another basketball court at Ward ParkResident asks for an additional court at Ward Park because many local basketball players have little or no access to local indoor courts.2025–26UnspecifiedRecreation facilities & sports
- Fund train and bike lanes for walkabilityResident asks for funding for train or bike lanes to make the city more walkable, citing social, health and economic benefits.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting aroundSubmitted in Italian
- More public bike parking across the cityResident asks for bike parking equal to public car parking on every street, to make biking a practical and affordable alternative to driving.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Rebuild the Jackson Mann community centerResident asks to rebuild the Jackson Mann, which serves youth, seniors and young professionals, because Allston-Brighton has no other community center.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Accessible street crossings on major roadsResident asks for accessible crossings on major roads, since existing ones create tripping hazards and ice pools in winter, making crossing unsafe for disabled residents and pedestrians.2025–26AllstonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Public pool in Allston/BrightonResident asks the City to acquire the existing private pool through eminent domain and open it to the public, since Allston/Brighton has no public pool for swimming lessons, cooling off and exercise.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Food forest in Ringer ParkResident proposes a food forest or permaculture garden in Ringer Park to improve access to fresh food and community space and help children connect with food.2025–26AllstonParks, trees & climate
- City-led planting in heat islandsResident asks the city to use data to plant trees and food-producing plants in heat island areas without waiting for property owner requests, since renters in hot areas get left behind.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- More splash pads at playgroundsResident asks for splash pads at more playgrounds so neighbors can cool off together on hot summer days.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Bus shelters at every bus stopResident asks for shelters at every bus stop in the city to protect riders from rain, snow and heat, supporting commuters who rely on public transit.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Review traffic light timing and use side-street sensorsResident asks the city to review signal timing and consider sensors on side-street lights to keep main roads moving and reduce idling and air pollution.2025–26City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Splash pad, playground and basketball court at Pagel FieldResident asks for a splash pad, playground and basketball court at Pagel Field, noting the open field is underused and has space for all three.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Readville community garden and dog parkResident asks for land for a community garden in Readville and funding for a dog park on the neglected DCR site near Olson pool, giving apartment residents green space.2025–26Hyde ParkParks, trees & climate
- Native-language interpreters for IEP meetingsResident asks Boston Public Schools to provide native-speaking interpreters at IEP meetings so parents understand special education and their rights.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- South Boston protected bike lanes and bus lanesResident asks for protected bike lanes on key South Boston streets, more Bluebikes docks, and a bus/bike lane on Broadway and Summer St connecting City Point to the Red Line.2025–26South BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Update Fallon Field playground and splash padResident asks for an upgrade to the Fallon Field playground and splash pad in Roslindale so children have a safer, nicer play space comparable to other neighborhoods.2025–26RoslindaleParks, trees & climate
- Plant trees on Washington and Summer StreetsResident asks for more trees planted downtown, especially along Washington Street and Summer Street.2025–26DowntownParks, trees & climate
- Subsidized storefronts and Buy Rox/Dot gift cardsResident proposes subsidizing storefronts between Warren Ave and Dot Ave for distinctive businesses, plus local gift cards and monthly events, prioritizing BIPOC and immigrant-owned businesses.2025–26DorchesterAdult jobs & small business