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
- 24/7 public restrooms near public transitResident asks for more public restrooms near public transit that are open around the clock and accessible to all.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Composting pilot for Egleston SquareResident proposes a pilot with restaurant composting and public compost bins beside trash and recycling bins in Egleston Square to reduce landfill waste.2025–26Jamaica PlainClean streets & restrooms
- Free, clean 24/7 restrooms near public transitVisitor asks for free, always-open, accessible, clean and well-maintained public restrooms near transit, stocked with sanitary products.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Cooling center, splash pad and pool at Jackson MannResident asks for a community and cooling center, splash pad, pool and trees at the Jackson Mann in Allston, a heat-island neighborhood lacking meeting space and cooling options.2025–26AllstonRecreation facilities & sports
- Rat-proof trash cans for Allston VillageResident asks for rat-proof trash cans in Allston Village, like those the North End received, to address rats and persistent trash problems.2025–26AllstonClean streets & restrooms
- New community playground for after-hours useResident proposes a new playground that serves the whole community after school hours and on weekends, improving equitable access to safe recreational spaces.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Prime-time event space without bar minimumsResident wants venues for dance events at prime times without bar spending minimums, so people who don't drink can enjoy accessible nightlife.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Crypto or investment services officeResident suggests a crypto or investment services office, referencing a private company's announcement of a Washington, D.C. office.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Trees and greenery around bus stopsResident asks for more trees and greenery at bus stops to provide shade, lower heat and absorb carbon dioxide.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Subsidies for local businesses on Centre Street, JPResident asks for subsidies for locally owned businesses to fill vacant storefronts on Centre Street in Jamaica Plain and help slow gentrification.2025–26Jamaica PlainAdult jobs & small business
- Free accessible public restrooms near transitResident asks for free, accessible public restrooms near transit because few exist and people must buy something to use one, affecting low-income, disabled and transit-dependent people.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More public restrooms for low-income residentsResident asks for public restrooms, noting lack of restrooms disproportionately affects low-income residents and people experiencing homelessness.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Public bathrooms in MBTA train stationsResident asks for public bathrooms in MBTA train stations, citing public health.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Clean 24/7 public bathrooms, especially downtownResident wants clean public bathrooms open around the clock, especially downtown, for people who cannot afford to pay to use a private business's restroom.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Accessible public restrooms near T stopsResident asks for more accessible public restrooms located near T stops.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Public toilets in every neighborhood with cleaning fundsResident asks for public toilets in all neighborhoods along with funding to keep them clean.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More public restroomsResident asks for more public restrooms.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More public restroomsResident asks for more public restrooms.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Public restrooms in parks and public spacesResident requests public restrooms in parks and public spaces so families, homeless people, residents and tourists can use them without buying something from a vendor.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Trash bins for North End buildingsResident asks for trash bins in the North End, opt-in per building (about one per four residents), to reduce rats on the streets at night.2025–26North EndClean streets & restrooms
- More public restroomsResident asks for more restrooms available to the public.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More readily available public bathroomsResident asks for more public bathrooms, noting a medical need for frequent bathroom use makes getting around the city difficult.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Cosmetology and beauty school for young peopleResident proposes a cosmetology school because many young people already do hair but are not licensed.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Youth artists curate and redesign Boston muralsThe resident proposes that young Boston artists curate and redesign local murals to recognize artists, unite residents and steer youth away from violence.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- 24/7 public restrooms near T stopsThe resident asks for more public restrooms open 24/7 near T stops.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms