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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- More public restrooms near busy MBTA stationsThe resident asks for additional public restrooms near busy MBTA stations. No reason was given.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More parks and more resources for youthResident asks for more parks and more resources for young people.2025–26DorchesterParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Spanish
- More English classes with flexible schedulesResident asks for more English-language programs offered at varied times, since many people learning the language cannot attend because of scheduling conflicts.2025–26East BostonImmigrant & language support
- Free, accessible 24/7 public restrooms near transitResident asks the city to build free or 25-cent public restrooms that are accessible, open 24/7, near transit, clean and stocked with sanitary products, so everyone can use them.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More public bathroomsResident asks for more public bathrooms, giving no further detail.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More safety and lighting for the neighborhood at nightResident asks for more security and street lighting because crime is high and people returning from work late need to be protected at night.2025–26South BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Vocational workshops in carpentry, plumbing and electricityResident requests vocational skills workshops in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work, open to the whole community.2025–26UnspecifiedAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Spanish
- Fund citywide non-police mental health crisis responseResident asks the city to fully fund a citywide mental health crisis response without police involvement, noting that a crisis is not a crime and that BIPOC people face more police violence.2025–26City-wideMental health & substance use
- Funding for clean 24/7 public bathrooms near transitResident asks the City to fund more well-maintained 24/7 public bathrooms, ideally near transit, so everyone has access to safe, clean facilities while out in the city.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More accessible public restroomsResident asks for more accessible public restrooms so people, especially kids and elders, stay outside longer, making the city safer and more vibrant and helping local businesses.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Revitalize Mozart Park with gardens, play and fitnessResident proposes revitalizing Mozart Park with native landscaping, a pollinator garden, dog space, play upgrades and adult fitness equipment to create an inclusive community hub in an underserved neighborhood.2025–26Jamaica PlainParks, trees & climate
- Public bathrooms and lockers at parks and transit hubsResident asks for public bathrooms in parks and transit hubs, plus lockers at transit hubs for people traveling on foot, bike or the T, to support those with long commutes.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More public restrooms, especially by playgroundsResident asks for more free, accessible public restrooms, especially near playgrounds, to help children, parents and unhoused people and keep public areas clean.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Free 24/7 public restroomsResident wants more free public restrooms open 24/7, since most businesses require a purchase, which is costly for low-income people.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in French
- More trash cans and more frequent pickupsResident asks for more trash cans everywhere and more city workers to collect and replace bags, keeping underserved neighborhoods looking good and attracting businesses.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More public restrooms in JP, Roxbury, DorchesterResident asks for more public restrooms in Jamaica Plain, Roxbury and Dorchester, focusing on basic access in underserved areas.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Add public toiletsResident asks the City to add public toilets.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Mobile one-stop immigration help hotspotsResident asks for mobile one-stop immigration service locations around Boston so more immigrants and people of color can get the help they need.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Open libraries on SundaysResident asks for libraries to be open on Sundays.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Free multilingual adult civics lessons at librariesResident proposes no-cost adult civics lessons at libraries citywide, in several languages, with top participants recognized by the Mayor, because many residents don't understand civics.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- 24/7 free public restrooms with regular upkeepResident asks for more free, accessible 24/7 public restrooms that get regular upkeep and cleaning.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Traveling creative recycling art workshopsResident proposes a traveling program bringing creative recycling workshops to schools, neighborhoods and cultural centers, teaching about consumption and circular economy by turning recycled plastic into art.2025–26East BostonArts & cultureSubmitted in Spanish
- Safe gathering spaces for people needing services libraries can't provideResident asks for funds to build safe spaces for people who need services that libraries and their staff cannot provide, since libraries have become a last stop for underserved people.2025–26RoxburyLibraries, digital & civic life
- Ticketed, enclosed Boston Caribbean Carnival for safetyResident proposes making the Caribbean Carnival a ticketed, enclosed event, modeled on other cities, to prevent violence and protect attendees while celebrating the culture.2025–26West RoxburyPublic safety & crime prevention
- Outreach team to keep residents enrolled in MassHealthResident proposes a small service corps under the mayor's office doing outreach at churches, city centers and door to door to keep people enrolled in MassHealth, given Medicaid uncertainty.2025–26City-wideHealth care access