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
- Public restrooms open at all hoursResident asks for public restrooms that are open around the clock for the community.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- More recreation centers for childrenResident asks for more recreation centers for children.2025–26City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- More child care programsResident asks for more child care programs for the community.2025–26East BostonYouth programs & schools
- Rent assistance for people with disabilitiesResident asks for rent assistance programs for people with disabilities.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More food assistance for older adultsResident asks for increased food assistance for seniors.2025–26East BostonOlder adult support
- Housing for people with disabilitiesResident asks for housing for people with disabilities.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Help for people with disabilitiesResident asks for help for people with disabilities, without specifying what kind.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Profession-teaching projects for local youthResident asks for projects that teach professions to young people in the community so residents can live better.2025–26East BostonYouth jobs & fellowships
- Tree reforestation programsResident asks for tree reforestation programs.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Vocational workshops in carpentry, plumbing, electricalResident asks for vocational workshops in carpentry, plumbing and electrical work to promote employment for people of all races and sexes.2025–26East BostonAdult jobs & small business
- Street tree reforestation programsResident asks for programs to replant trees along streets.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Promote more job options for mothersResident asks for more employment options to be promoted for mothers.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Spanish
- Road improvements, schools and immigration helpResident lists several asks, apparently including school-related items, improving roadways, and more help for people in immigration situations; the text is partly garbled.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- After-school programsResident asks for after-school programs.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- More youth programs, education and recreationResident asks for education, more youth programs and more recreation to provide equal access to education and recreation for all.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Help and food resources for people in povertyResident asks for assistance and resources for people living in poverty, and food resources for everyone.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Cleaner parks, more parks, and kids' recreationResident asks for education, park cleaning, more parks, recreation for children and community events, for more safety and peace of mind.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climateSubmitted in Spanish
- Education for all and safe community spacesResident asks for education for everyone and safe, calm spaces that benefit the community and the environment.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More community programs for children and youthText is partly garbled, but appears to ask for more community spaces and programs for children and youth during the school year and summer.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More affordable health insurance and cost supportResident asks for more affordable health insurance and more help with health costs, since health care is sometimes unaffordable, to improve quality of life.2025–26City-wideHealth care accessSubmitted in Spanish
- Unclear request about streetsThe idea is too garbled to interpret with confidence; it may refer to streets and something else.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- More education opportunities and housing benefitsResident asks for more educational opportunities for all, plus housing developments and the chance for the community to receive housing benefits.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Better education and opportunities for childrenResident asks for improved schooling and more learning and development opportunities for children, promoting good education so they can reach their potential in society.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Clean parks and surrounding areasResident asks for cleaning of parks and their surroundings to create safety and safe spaces for everyone.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Community health servicesResident asks for health services for the community to provide coverage.2025–26City-wideHealth care accessSubmitted in Spanish