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
- School supplies and better school bathroomsResident asks for funding for school supplies and better bathrooms to give kids better access to education.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Youth resume-building events and more teen jobsResident asks for more youth resume-building events and teen jobs to keep kids out of trouble and prepare them for the future.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Rat controlResident asks for rat control to make environments safer for everyone.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Easier access to health careResident asks for easier access to health care.2025–26City-wideHealth care access
- Fix parks and roads equitablyResident asks for parks and roads to be repaired, saying they are better maintained in white areas of Boston.2025–26RoxburyParks, trees & climate
- Year-round street cleaning and dumpster regulationResident asks for year-round street cleaning and more regulation of dumpster trash so the community looks better.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Business skills program for self-employment and wealth buildingResident proposes a program teaching business and investing skills so people of color in underserved communities can start businesses and build wealth.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Clean streets, at-risk businesses, food accessResident asks for investment in clean streets, funding for local at-risk businesses and more accessible food options.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Safe city where everyone can share cultureResident wants a city that is safe for everyone and lets people share their culture, with improved streets and safety.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Dorchester indoor playground, parks, accessible sidewalksResident asks for an indoor playground in Dorchester, park improvements and wheelchair-accessible sidewalks.2025–26City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Pilot program for youth with learning disabilitiesResident proposes a pilot program supporting youth with learning disabilities so they have a similar footing to other students.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Year-round funded youth jobsResident asks for a program funding year-round youth jobs, since many low-income youth help their families pay bills.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Community gardens, kitchens, language services, police alternativesResident lists community gardens, public kitchens, language services and alternatives to police as desired community investments.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Distribute fresh farm food to those in needResident asks for fresh food from farmers, not frozen or fried, to be given to those who need it most so everyone gets nutrition.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Public kitchens with fresh produce, prioritizing homelessResident proposes public kitchen programming with access to fresh produce, part-time hires and volunteers, prioritizing people experiencing homelessness.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Hire artists to paint city muralsResident asks the city to hire artists to paint murals that raise awareness of racism and women's rights.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Indoor playgrounds, shade pavilions and splash padsResident asks for indoor playgrounds and shade pavilions or splash pads in parks so children can play safely in winter and summer heat, especially families who cannot afford gyms.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Student participatory budgets in under-resourced schoolsResident asks that Boston schools with the most minority students and fewest resources get a participatory budget so students can fund projects improving their school.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Community festival with local artists and vendorsResident proposes a community festival featuring local artists and vendors, highlighting queer and POC communities and supporting minority vendors.2025–26DorchesterArts & culture
- Fund local entrepreneurs' healthy food initiativesResident asks for a fund supporting healthy food initiatives by local entrepreneurs, since lower-income families have less access to healthy food.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Education funding for people of color and immigrantsResident asks for funding for better education for people of color, immigrants and those who cannot afford school fees, to help them escape poverty.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Health insurance funds for low-income and immigrantsResident asks for money to help low-income people and immigrants pay for health insurance.2025–26City-wideHealth care access
- Workforce advancement resource programResident proposes a program connecting newcomers and unemployed or underemployed residents to existing workforce development resources to build career paths and reduce unemployment.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Clear needles and bottles from streetsResident asks for a safer street initiative that removes needles and bottles, through sanitation crews or safe spaces for drug users to get help.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Showcase family-owned legacy small businessesResident asks the city to showcase family-owned legacy small businesses.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business