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
- Support multicultural mental health organizationsResident asks the City to support mental health organizations serving specific cultural communities and all ages, so people from diverse backgrounds can get culturally fitting counseling.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Home-based wellness activities for homebound seniorsResident asks for more activities and in-home visits supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of homebound older adults, who are isolated and face language barriers.2025–26ChinatownOlder adult supportSubmitted in Chinese
- Public restroom at 天下為公Resident asks for a public restroom at 天下為公 to keep the community clean and tidy.2025–26ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- Restroom for 天下為公 parkResident asks for a restroom at the 天下為公 park to keep Chinatown clean and tidy.2025–26ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- Resurface uneven Chinatown streetsResident asks for Chinatown streets to be repaired because they are very uneven, saying improvements would attract more Chinese residents and build community.2025–26ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Public restroom or cooling structure at Chinatown parkResident asks for a public restroom or cooling facility such as a spray structure at 天下為公, where many people gather to play cards and relax.2025–26ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- Restroom at 天下為公 pocket parkResident asks for a restroom at the small park near the 天下為公 gate because elderly people struggle to find one, which would help more people join community life.2025–26ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair uneven road in front of Chinatown buildingResident asks for the uneven road in front of 君子楼 to be repaired, since it is near senior housing, an elementary school and a sports center.2025–26ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Free community financial education workshopsResident proposes free community workshops on budgeting, credit, saving and investing for underserved youth and adults to reduce economic disparities.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Equitable mental health care in Roxbury, Dorchester, MattapanResident asks for neighborhood-based mental health services in communities of color, with culturally and linguistically matched providers and trained local peer supporters, to improve access and trust.2025–26MattapanMental health & substance use
- Weekend and evening youth drop-in programsResident asks for funded evening and weekend drop-in programs with food, music and mentorship in community centers to reduce violence and support youth in underserved neighborhoods.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Mobile mental health and wellness pop-upsResident proposes free rotating pop-ups in parks, BCYF centers and housing complexes offering therapy, healing circles and peer counseling to overcome stigma, cost and mistrust barriers.2025–26City-wideMental health & substance use
- Multilingual 'Financial First Aid Kits'Resident proposes free multilingual kits with guides on budgeting, credit and debt and a coaching hotline, distributed at libraries, to help people in financial distress.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Financial education for returning citizensResident proposes free, trauma-informed financial education for people reentering Boston after incarceration, covering budgeting, credit and scams, hosted in reentry programs and transitional housing.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Pop-up financial bootcamp for ages 16–24Resident proposes a pop-up bootcamp for young people aged 16–24 on credit, student loans and banking, to build financial habits and reduce wealth gaps.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Free banking workshops in libraries and centersResident proposes free workshops on opening bank accounts and safe banking, with interpreters, child care and one-on-one help, to support low-income and immigrant residents.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Financial literacy workshops for rentersResident proposes workshops for renters on budgeting, leases, late fees and building credit, partnering with housing nonprofits, to prevent eviction and financial instability.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Cultural arts and performance center in Nubian SquareResident proposes a high-tech arts and performance center in Nubian Square offering affordable lessons and event space so BIPOC communities have arts access close to home.2025–26RoxburyArts & culture
- 24/7 accessible public restrooms near T stationsResident asks for clean, accessible 24/7 restrooms near T stations with sanitary products and needle disposal, for dignity and equity, especially for disabled people, women and those without money.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Extend Orange Line to West RoxburyResident asks for an Orange Line extension to West Roxbury to give neighborhoods with costly or infrequent commuter rail better access to downtown.2025–26West RoxburyTransit & getting around
- Third spaces for youth, including court-involved teensResident points to a lack of third spaces for Boston youth, especially court-involved teens, and wants to connect them to library programs.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Recording studio and content creation space for youthResident asks for a recording studio and content creation space so kids can pursue their interests and stay off the streets.2025–26DorchesterYouth programs & schools
- Native pollinator gardens in public parksResident proposes native pollinator gardens in public parks to support ecosystems, manage stormwater, reduce urban heat and offer environmental education and mental health benefits.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Rent control or rent stabilizationResident asks for rent control or stabilization in Boston, noting rents are among the nation's highest and citing income disparities linked to housing.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Housing for homeless people, including those with addictionResident asks for housing, using existing rentals or new construction, for homeless people including those with drug addiction, with income-based rent to provide safety, treatment access and a path to stability.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter