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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
- Monthly Chinese community mental wellness caféResident proposes a monthly café for the Chinese community to share concerns, similar to services available to other groups.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- More mental health talks for Chinese communityResident asks for more mental health lectures and education projects because language barriers leave community members with no one to confide in.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Mental health and mindfulness speakers for ChinatownResident asks to invite mental health educators or mindfulness instructors to teach relaxation skills, improving Chinatown's health and awareness of self-care.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Youth mental health programsResident asks for programs to improve young people's mental health so low-income youth can participate and have a better future.2025–26City-wideMental health & substance use
- Mental health outreach for seniors living aloneResident asks for more programs that support the mental health of seniors living alone at home, since many need encouragement to leave the house for community programs.2025–26ChinatownMental health & substance useSubmitted in Chinese
- Free English classes for low-income migrantsResident asks for free English classes as a great help for low-income migrants.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- More food assistance for poor familiesResident asks for more food support because poor families suffer from lack of food.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Improve cleanup and recycling activitiesResident asks for better cleanup and recycling activities to encourage neighbor participation.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- More institutions teaching EnglishResident asks for more institutions that teach English so a trained, English-speaking community can better support all efforts.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Art and music activities for children and youthResident asks for more cultural art and music activities for children and young people to make good use of free time.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- More places to learn EnglishResident asks for more places to learn English so the community is better connected and participates more.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Before-school child care in Boston public schoolsResident asks for more before-school child care programs in Boston public schools because more couples work and have nowhere to leave children early.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- English learning programs for older adultsResident asks for English learning programs for older adults to improve relationships between seniors and children.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- Accessible rental housing and rent increase limitsResident asks for affordable rental housing programs and controls on rent increases because rents are very high.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Grants for home modifications so seniors age in placeResident asks for grants to fund home modifications such as stair lifts, walk-in tubs and gutter access so elderly residents can stay in their homes.2025–26City-wideOlder adult support
- Expand hours at Hyde Park health care buildingResident asks the City to explore extending hours at an existing Hyde Park health building from 9-5 weekdays to 8am-10pm seven days a week so more people can be served.2025–26Hyde ParkHealth care access
- Support a Mattapan-set feature screenplay for productionResident seeks support to produce a screenplay set in Mattapan that promotes conversations about forgiveness, positive views of law enforcement and gun violence awareness.2025–26MattapanArts & culture
- Technology access and training in housing developmentsResident asks for technology infrastructure and training for all residents of housing developments to open access to wealth-building opportunities and generational support.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Replace worn gym floor at JQESResident asks to replace the worn gym floor at JQES to give kids a safer place for BCYF sports and the community a reliable space for recreation and events.2025–26ChinatownRecreation facilities & sports
- Short-term storage lockers near transit and landmarksResident proposes public short-term lockers near transit stops and landmarks so people can safely store bulky bags when entering businesses or facilities that don't allow them.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Pool and gym repairs at Hennigan Community CenterResident asks for pool and gym renovation at Hennigan to give all community members access to recreation and health resources.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Repair the BCYF Hennigan poolResident asks for the BCYF Hennigan pool to be repaired.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Gym floors, AC and bleachers at Hennigan BCYFResident asks for new gym floors, air conditioning and bleachers at Hennigan BCYF, a gathering place for the minority community that deserves good facilities.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Renovate Hennigan pool, gym and community kitchenResident asks for a renovated pool, new gym floor, new bleachers and a renovated community kitchen.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports
- Hennigan pool, gym, bleacher and kitchen renovationsResident requests renovation of the pool, gym floor, bleachers and kitchen at the Hennigan Community Center.2025–26Jamaica PlainRecreation facilities & sports