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
- Bilingual volunteer listening corner in ChinatownProposes a listening corner staffed by trained bilingual volunteers offering emotional support and resource referrals for residents who find it hard to ask for help.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Mental health lectures in Cantonese and MandarinProposes a lecture series in Cantonese and Mandarin on recognizing depression and anxiety and finding resources, to reduce stigma and encourage people to seek help.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Free counseling and referrals for low-income Chinatown familiesProposes free counseling and a referral system for low-income Chinatown families, who face financial stress and are hardest to reach with services.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Chinatown mental health resource mapProposes a local map of Chinatown mental health resources, including low-cost counseling, community activities and language services, because information is scattered and people struggle to find suitable help.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Transportation for elderly Asian community membersResident says elderly people in Asian communities lack transportation for daily chores and community events, and asks for help getting around the city.2025–26ChinatownTransit & getting around
- More funding for public school buildings and counselingResident says public schools are underfunded and asks for money to improve school infrastructure and expand counseling opportunities, to strengthen school communities.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Fund road repair projects, especially in low-income areasResident asks for construction funding to fix poorly maintained roads that have contributed to accidents for drivers and cyclists, especially in low-income areas.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Park or basketball court for Chinatown teensResident asks for funds to build an additional park or basketball court in Chinatown, giving teens a recreation space and helping immigrants feel a sense of belonging.2025–26City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Build more public parking around BostonResident asks for funds to build public parking spaces around Boston because finding parking is a common struggle, aiming to reduce driver frustration.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Paid street cleanup jobs in low-income neighborhoodsResident proposes paying people to clean streets in low-income and minority neighborhoods to improve the environment, attract tourists and boost local business.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Support for local, especially Asian-owned, businessesResident asks for funds to help local businesses, especially Asian-owned ones, improve infrastructure and operations so they can compete with major companies.2025–26ChinatownAdult jobs & small business
- Affordable housing in ChinatownResident asks that funds be used to build more affordable housing in Chinatown so low-income families can improve their quality of life.2025–26DowntownAffordable housing & rent stability
- Clean, safe, accessible public restrooms across communityResident asks for multiple clean, safe, accessible public restrooms in the community, with fees at most covering maintenance, so everyone has dignified sanitation access.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Reinstall removed bus lanesResident asks the City to bring back bus lanes that were removed, to benefit bus riders.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- More public restrooms on transitResident asks for more public restrooms on the transit system.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Third space for working adults to connectResident proposes a community space for working adults to meet, play games, eat and learn skills outside work, gym, bars or home.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Free 24/7 public bathrooms near transit stationsResident asks the City to build free, clean, accessible, 24/7 bathrooms with sanitary products and needle disposal on City land near busy transit stations.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Free 24/7 public bathrooms near transit stationsResident asks the City to build free, clean, accessible, 24/7 bathrooms with sanitary products and needle disposal on City land near busy transit stations.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Public restrooms at high-volume T stopsResident asks for public restrooms at busy T stops to make transit easier for people with disabilities and to encourage ridership.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Free 24/7 public bathrooms near transit stationsResident asks the City to build free, clean, accessible, 24/7 bathrooms with sanitary products and needle disposal on City land near busy transit stations.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Cool roofs for public buildings in hottest areasResident asks for funding for cool roofs, using solar or white paint, on public buildings in the hottest neighborhoods to reduce heat and cooling costs.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Green track on a Green Line sectionResident proposes planting low vegetation between rails on a short Green Line section to reduce runoff, improve air quality and cool surroundings.2025–26AllstonParks, trees & climate
- Close Dartmouth St during Open Newbury StreetResident proposes a pilot closing Dartmouth Street between Copley Square and the BPL on Open Newbury Street days because of heavy foot traffic and driving alternatives.2025–26Back BayPedestrian & bike safety
- Focus on elderly and disabled residentsResident asks the City to focus on the needs of elderly and disabled residents, without specifying a particular program.2025–26City-wideOlder adult support
- Repair potholes, craters and sidewalksResident asks for repair of potholes, craters and damaged sidewalks so roads are smoother for drivers and pedestrians.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair