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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
- Fix uneven sidewalks in front of Chinatown shopsResident asks to repair bumpy, broken sidewalks in front of Chinatown storefronts to reduce fall risk for seniors and pedestrians, many of whom rely on walking.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Street trees access for rentersResident asks for landlord incentives or another way for renters to get street trees planted, since shaded-poor, renter-heavy areas have no say in requesting trees.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Native pollinator garden near Malibu BeachResident requests a designated native pollinator garden near the Malibu Beach area to support native plants and pollinators, which also help food security.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- Grants for native plant landscapingResident asks for grants to help homeowners do native plant gardening or landscaping, supporting native plants and pollinators.2026–27City-wideParks, trees & climate
- More street trees on lower Pleasant StreetResident asks to expand street tree coverage on lower Pleasant Street and nearby streets, where mostly renters live, to help reduce the heat island effect.2026–27DorchesterParks, trees & climate
- More community activities for Boston seniorsResident asks for more senior activities, including health education, cultural exchange, exercise, interest classes and social events, to reduce loneliness and support well-being across backgrounds and languages.2026–27City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair damaged community roadsResident asks to fix broken and uneven road surfaces and improve public space upkeep so daily travel is safer and more comfortable for all ages and abilities.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Public restrooms and sidewalk repairResident asks for improved neighborhood sanitation, more public restrooms, and repair of broken, uneven sidewalks to make public space cleaner, safer and more convenient.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- More police patrols in commercial areas at nightResident asks for more frequent police patrols, especially in commercial areas and at night, to make residents, seniors, merchants and visitors feel safer.2026–27City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Chinese
- More cleaning staff and trash inspectionsResident asks for more street cleaning staff and inspections to clear trash promptly, protecting hygiene and resident health in public spaces.2026–27City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- More frequent street cleaning and inspectionsResident asks for more frequent street sweeping and environmental patrols to promptly handle trash and mess and keep neighborhood public spaces clean.2026–27ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- More street cleaners for ChinatownResident asks for more street cleaning staff and more frequent sweeping and trash handling in Chinatown, where many restaurants generate heavy daily waste.2026–27ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- More street cleaners for ChinatownResident asks for more street cleaning staff and more frequent sweeping and trash handling in Chinatown, where many restaurants generate heavy daily waste.2026–27ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- Comprehensive Chinatown road and sidewalk repairResident asks for comprehensive repair of damaged, uneven and old roads and sidewalks in Chinatown so residents receive the same quality of public facilities as other areas.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- More trash cans and greenery in ChinatownResident asks for more trash cans, more frequent trash collection, and better sidewalk greenery and upkeep in Chinatown for a cleaner public space.2026–27ChinatownClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Chinese
- Repair broken Chinatown sidewalksResident asks to repair damaged, uneven sidewalks in Chinatown to improve walking safety and reduce fall risk for seniors, pedestrians and people with mobility limits.2026–27ChinatownStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Chinese
- Dedicated cyclist signal phase southboundResident requests a dedicated cyclist phase on the southbound signal to prevent right-hook collisions with cars turning toward the highway.2026–27South BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Retime dangerous intersection signalsResident asks for the intersection to be retimed and possibly given an added signal phase because it is dangerous for pedestrians and cyclists, and they witnessed a crash.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Parking-protected southbound bike laneResident suggests making the southbound bike lane parking-protected to stop constant double-parking that pushes cyclists into fast traffic near housing and a route to JFK/UMass.2026–27South BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Clear or widen blocked bridge sidewalkResident asks to relocate lighting and drawbridge equipment blocking the bridge sidewalk or widen it, since it is hostile to wheelchair users, strollers, and cyclists on a key Dorchester-UMass route.2026–27DorchesterStreet & sidewalk repair
- Protect D Street eastbound bike laneResident asks for a separated or parking-protected eastbound bike lane on D Street, or action against double-parking, which forces cyclists into traffic along the retail stretch.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Protect eastbound bridge bike lane into SouthieResident asks for a physical barrier in the existing buffer space of the eastbound bike lane on a bridge into South Boston, where flexposts get destroyed by reckless driving.2026–27South BostonPedestrian & bike safety
- Physical barrier for bridge bike laneResident requests a physical barrier rather than paint or flexposts for the bike lane on a bridge linking the Financial District and Seaport, for rider safety.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Stop illegal parking in bike laneResident asks for enforcement or redesign to stop illegal parking and rideshare pickups in the bike lane, possibly with a dedicated pickup zone, because cyclists are forced into traffic.2026–27South Boston WaterfrontPedestrian & bike safety
- Protect and resurface bike lane near CommonResident wants the bike lane around the Common and Public Garden protected by more than paint or flexposts and resurfaced, since it is a key connector in the bike network.2026–27Back BayPedestrian & bike safety