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
- More parking for residentsProvide more parking for residents, noting low-income people are most affected by the shortage.2025–26South BostonTransit & getting around
- More community parking lotsAdd more community parking lots, with neighbors participating in caring for them.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Greater security in public schoolsIncrease security in public schools to encourage joint participation by teachers and parents.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- More security at public schoolsProvide more security at public schools, which would increase participation from parents and teachers.2025–26East BostonPublic safety & crime prevention
- Provide and maintain more parks for childrenProvide and maintain more parks for children, encouraging neighbors to participate.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Improve health services for all residentsImprove health services so all residents can be served, which would better protect low-income people.2025–26City-wideHealth care access
- Safe temporary shelters with servicesCreate accessible, safe temporary shelters with basic services and links to employment and health programs to help homeless people, many of them Black and Latino, rebuild their lives.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelterSubmitted in Spanish
- Repair gym, AC, water and poolFix the gym, air conditioning, water and pool, which the resident says are broken or not working.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- New gym floor and air conditioningInstall a new gym floor and air conditioning to create more open space.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- New gym floor and AC at HenniganInstall a new gym floor and air conditioner at the Hennigan Community Center because the gym is too hot, so children can play in better conditions.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Alcohol-free nightclub for creative self-expressionOpen an alcohol-free nightclub where people can wear unconventional clothing and express themselves without judgment, welcoming people of all incomes and backgrounds.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Fix pool and air conditioningRepair the pool and air conditioning, which the resident says need to be fixed and changed.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Incentivized neighbor events in DorchesterUse incentives to organize community events like movie nights, game nights, a makers' space and home improvement classes so neighbors in Dorchester interact with each other.2025–26DorchesterLibraries, digital & civic life
- More dog parks in BostonAdd dog parks, citing a severe shortage of them in the city.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Secure carpooling app for Boston commutersCreate a secure carpooling app to reduce traffic, pollution and commuting costs, and expand safe, affordable transportation for underserved communities and late-night workers.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Paint underground tunnels to brighten themPaint the concrete underground tunnels to make them less dreary for drivers, improving mood and well-being of people commuting by vehicle.2025–26Bay VillageOther or unclear
- Repair swimming pool at BCYF HenniganRepair the swimming pool at the BCYF Hennigan Community Center to connect young minority children.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Community gardens with staff and public eventsCreate staffed community gardens citywide open for volunteering, community meals and free events, giving neighborhoods ownership of fresh produce and bringing fresh food to lower-income areas.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Rebuild Hennigan gym floor, bleachers and ACResident asks for rebuilding the Hennigan gym floor and bleachers and adding air conditioning to benefit the community across ages and races.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- After-hours counseling for Chinatown working adultsResident asks for counseling classes or support groups outside work hours for middle-aged Chinatown workers under family pressure who don't want to visit a clinic.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Renovate Hennigan athletic area, pool and add trackResident asks for complete renovation of the Hennigan athletic area, including pool floor and divider repair and a new track, to make it more comfortable for all.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Support card for caregivers of ill or elderly relativesResident proposes a government-funded card giving middle-aged caregivers three free or discounted counseling sessions, an emotional support hotline and a stress-relief guide, since many hesitate to voice distress.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Chinese-language mental health classes at librariesResident asks for Chinese-language classes on emotional regulation and anxiety at libraries and community centers, since the community often doesn't seek help naturally.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Monthly peer support tea gatherings in ChineseResident proposes monthly anonymous peer support gatherings led by trusted social workers or volunteers in Cantonese and Mandarin, for middle-aged residents to discuss family stress, mood and sleep.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Weekly Cantonese/Mandarin mental wellness radio showResident proposes a weekly Cantonese and Mandarin community radio program on family stress and immigrant life so the community has its own program and can share stories.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese