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
- Request for a Trader Joe's storeResident says the area needs a Trader Joe's, which is a private business request.2025–26DorchesterOther or unclear
- Repave Savin Hill AveResident asks the city to pave Savin Hill Ave because the many potholes make it dangerous.2025–26DorchesterStreet & sidewalk repair
- Highway sound barriers along I-93 and Savin Hill AveResident asks for sound barriers along Route 93 and on the Savin Hill Ave bridge because of loud highway noise.2025–26DorchesterOther or unclear
- Shade structures at Metropolitan Hill bus stopsResident asks for sun shades at unshaded MBTA bus stops in the Met Hill area, especially after tree removal, to help riders as the area gets warmer.2025–26RoslindaleTransit & getting around
- Free cold water stations in public placesResident asks for free public water stations, ideally with cold water and no need for personal containers, to help unhoused and vulnerable people as the city warms.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Protected bike lane on Dudley and StoughtonResident asks for a protected bike lane on Dudley and Stoughton streets because many people bike and scoot into the city from Dorchester and aggressive drivers make it dangerous.2025–26DorchesterPedestrian & bike safety
- Unclear one-word idea about streetsResident submitted only the word 'Streets' without describing a specific request.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Expand park with more youth sports optionsResident asks for more options for youth and an expanded park offering more sports.2025–26DorchesterRecreation facilities & sports
- Fix potholes to prevent flat tiresResident asks the city to repair potholes because they put drivers at higher risk of flat tires.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Public awareness for visitors in urban neighborhoodsResident asks for more public awareness in smaller urban Boston neighborhoods, so visitors unfamiliar with the area are better informed and safer.2025–26City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- More activities and spaces for teensResident says most activities are for adults or small children and asks for more teen activities to keep teens together, engaged and out of trouble.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More affordable housing for working familiesResident asks for more affordable housing for working families.2025–26RoslindaleAffordable housing & rent stabilitySubmitted in Spanish
- More affordable youth sports programs in BostonResident says Boston has few affordable youth sports opportunities and asks for more programs and funding, since options outside the city are far away and expensive.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Stronger security and protocols at schoolsResident asks for better security at schools so people cannot easily enter and leave, and for students and staff to be better informed about safety protocols.2025–26City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Address red-light running with traffic signal improvementsResident asks the city to prioritize traffic lights and red-light safety at locations where drivers run red lights and endanger people.2025–26City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Public device charging stations near transit hubsResident asks for public charging stations for phones and devices, placed near transit hubs, to help unhoused people and others who lack access to power.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- More public restrooms near transit stationsResident asks for public restrooms because unhoused people sometimes use transit facilities and elevators as restrooms, which affects riders with disabilities who depend on the elevators.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Expand free public Wi-Fi near transit and parksResident asks to expand the city's free public Wi-Fi to more areas, especially near transit hubs, parks and predominantly Black and brown neighborhoods, to help unhoused and low-income people stay connected.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Longer WALK times at crosswalksResident asks for longer, consistent crosswalk WALK times so people with disabilities and children can cross safely without relying on driver patience.2025–26City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Accessible tech lending library and digital access hubResident asks for a tech lending library and digital access hub so at-risk and low-income people can reach online housing, job and education resources.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Even out community sidewalksResident asks for community sidewalks to be made even.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Pilot public Wi-Fi stations in neighborhoodsResident asks for pilot Wi-Fi stations in places like Dorchester, Roxbury, Mattapan and East Boston so low-income people who cannot afford data can stay connected.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Funding for clean mattresses for low-income adultsResident asks for funding so low-income adults can get new, clean mattresses, preventing bedbugs, supporting health, and affirming dignity for people moving into bare apartments.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More free internet in BostonResident asks for more free internet access in the Boston area to support education and technology use.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Furniture delivery for people who can't access furniture banksResident asks for funding to deliver furniture to people who cannot reach furniture banks, especially elders newly housed who cannot arrange delivery or assembly.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability