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
- Interactive science workshops in public spacesThe resident proposes hands-on workshops (robotics, experiments, cooking, crafts) in parks, libraries and stations to spread scientific knowledge and social interaction, led by a racially diverse group of facilitators.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schoolsSubmitted in Spanish
- Help paying expensive rentThe resident says rent is very expensive and asks for help paying it.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Drug-free environments in apartment complexesThe resident wants apartment complexes free of drug activity and smells so people can live in a healthy home environment.2025–26City-wideMental health & substance use
- More community events for Asian residentsThe resident asks for more community events geared toward the Asian community.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Improve parks for childrenThe resident asks for improvements to parks for children.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- More funding for school activitiesThe resident asks for more funding for school activities to help young people connect with each other.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- More free community events and services for everyoneThe resident wants more community services and free events for families, adults and youth, plus support such as housing help and food pantries, so everyone has access to services.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- More community centers for young peopleThe resident asks for more community centers for youth.2025–26City-wideRecreation facilities & sports
- Lower rentThe resident asks for lower rent costs.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- More community centers for youthThe resident asks for more community centers that serve young people.2025–26East BostonRecreation facilities & sports
- Cleaner streets and better street maintenanceThe resident asks for cleaner streets and regular maintenance of streets in the neighborhood.2025–26East BostonClean streets & restrooms
- No idea providedThe submission only says 'N/a' and does not describe a proposal.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Fix streets, add parks and improve safetyThe resident asks the City to repair streets and also wants more parks and greater safety in the neighborhood.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- Car-free, greener Rockford St. in RoxburyResident proposes turning Rockford St. (formerly Brook Ave) in Roxbury into a car-free, shaded public space for walking and biking, reducing heat and providing safe routes to school.2025–26RoxburyPedestrian & bike safety
- More affordable housing for low-income peopleResident asks for more housing at better prices for people with few resources.2025–26DowntownAffordable housing & rent stability
- Housing and work for homeless migrants and people with addictionResident asks for resources for homeless people who come from other countries or struggle with drug addiction, so they have a place to live and a place to work.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Support for mistreated mothersResident's idea is brief and unclear but appears to ask for help for mothers who have been mistreated, to assist poor communities.2025–26City-wideOther or unclearSubmitted in Spanish
- Repair bad streetsResident says many streets are in bad condition and need repair.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- More public parkingResident asks for more public parking.2025–26UnspecifiedTransit & getting around
- Year-round youth jobsResident asks for youth jobs available all year round.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Resources for single mothers and people with addictionsResident's text is partly unclear but appears to ask for resources for people who use substances and for single mothers.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- More community centers for immigrantsResident asks for more community centers serving immigrants.2025–26City-wideImmigrant & language support
- More parking lots in East BostonResident asks for more parking lots because there is little parking available in East Boston.2025–26DowntownTransit & getting around
- Resources for single mothers without family supportResident asks for help and resources, including food, for single mothers who lack family support and cannot work because they care for their children, to promote equity for Latina mothers.2025–26DowntownFood access
- Help for people needing food and shelterResident asks for help for people who need food and a roof over their heads.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter