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
- Housing programs in Boston public schoolsResident asks for housing programs accessible through Boston public schools for students and families who lack housing or shelter.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- More affordable housingResident asks for affordable housing so people don't struggle to find a place to live, which could reduce homelessness.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Housing access for teens over 17 and road repairResident asks that teens over 17 with unstable homes be able to apply for housing, and that deteriorating Boston roads be repaired.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Housing guidance and stipends for high school studentsResident asks for programs that guide high school students on housing, with stipends or subsidized housing applications, so they have stable housing.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Bus stops with shelter, heat and air conditioningResident asks for bus stops that provide shelter plus heating and air conditioning depending on the season.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- More housingResident asks for more housing.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Housing and shelters to prevent displacementResident asks for housing and shelters to reduce displacement of lower-income people from neighborhoods as more expensive homes are built.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More funding for housingResident says housing needs more funding.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Shelters for homeless people across the cityResident asks for shelters around the city, saying people of color are being removed from their homes and need a place to stay.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Heated and cooled bus stop stationsResident proposes heating and air conditioning at bus stops so everyone can wait safely and comfortably in winter and summer.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Shelters and affordable housing for minoritiesResident asks for shelters and affordable housing for minority residents so people have homes and feel comfortable in their communities.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Weather protection at prioritized bus stopsResident wants bus stops prioritized for protection from extreme weather, such as those far from stations or lacking shade, since seniors, teens and kids wait there.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Durable bus shelters with fans and heat protectionResident asks for metal bus shelters with fans and better cover on busy routes like Blue Hill Ave, to protect riders from extreme heat and cold.2025–26DorchesterTransit & getting around
- $500 wellness grants for 500 BostoniansResident proposes $500 grants for 500 residents to pay for therapy, gym, physical therapy or rest, aimed at poor and working-class people struggling with mental health.2025–26City-wideMental health & substance use
- City-run pharmacies in underserved neighborhoodsResident asks for city-run pharmacies, citing pharmacy closures in Black and brown communities that make affordable medicine and clinical help hard to reach.2025–26City-wideHealth care access
- Art installation above pedestrian Winter StreetResident proposes an eye-catching overhead art installation on Winter Street, like Lisbon's umbrella street, to make the area safer and draw businesses and visitors back.2025–26DowntownArts & culture
- Ice cream stand at Winter and Summer kioskResident suggests using the kiosk at Winter and Summer streets as an ice cream stand, saying downtown lacks ice cream options.2025–26DowntownOther or unclear
- Accessible health and wellness resources for underserved communitiesResident asks for tools and resources supporting physical and mental wellness in underserved communities, to reduce preventable health issues and strengthen community connection.2025–26City-wideHealth care access
- Free 24/7 public bathrooms at busy transit stationsResident asks the city to build free, clean, accessible, 24/7 public bathrooms with sanitary products and needle disposal on city-owned land near high-traffic transit stations.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Water fountains at Stony Brook playgroundResident asks for drinking water fountains at Stony Brook playground so children and families can get safe water, especially on hot days.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Public bathroom on the Southwest CorridorResident asks for a public bathroom along the Southwest Corridor so people, including families with children, can use a restroom without needing to buy something at a business.2025–26Jamaica PlainClean streets & restrooms
- Park bathroom near tennis courts and picnic areaResident asks for a bathroom in the park near the tennis courts and picnic area so families, seniors, postpartum mothers and kids can comfortably spend time outdoors.2025–26RoxburyClean streets & restrooms
- Create Miyawaki tiny forests in neighborhoods lacking green spaceResident asks for Miyawaki tiny forests in neighborhoods with inadequate green space to reduce temperatures, improve health, and address racial and socioeconomic inequities.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Put at least $50,000 into youth jobsResident asks the city to dedicate at least $50,000 to more youth jobs so households can earn extra income, with access open to all youth.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Shelter and food for people experiencing homelessnessResident says homelessness is a major problem in Boston and many people lack shelter or food, and wants this addressed so everyone is safe.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter