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
- Expand after-school funding at all BPS schoolsIncrease funding for after-school programs at all Boston Public Schools locations.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Funding for youth jobsProvide money for youth jobs.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Audit condo associations and cap rentsEstablish a permanent audit of condominium associations and cap rents, to keep apartments affordable and management transparent and honest.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- LGBTQ resource center in Allston/BrightonOpen an LGBTQ resource center in Allston/Brighton.2025–26AllstonOther or unclear
- Lighting on Main and Center Streets near Whole FoodsAdd street lighting on Main Street and Center Street near Whole Foods.2025–26Jamaica PlainPublic safety & crime prevention
- Repair roads, especially all of Blue Hill AvenueFix the roads, particularly the entire length of Blue Hill Avenue.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repair
- More community garden spaceCreate more community garden space.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Homeless day service center in Allston/BrightonCreate a service center, at least a day program, for homeless people in Allston/Brighton, since the nearest programs are in Cambridge and many local homeless residents are Black or Latino.2025–26AllstonHomelessness & shelter
- Bike paths linking Charles River and Brighton CenterBuild bike paths connecting the Charles River to Brighton Center.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Free or subsidized helmets for BluebikesMake helmets available at Bluebikes stations or subsidize helmets for riders.2025–26City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Arrival timers at bus stopsInstall timers at bus stops showing when buses will arrive.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Continue free menstrual products in city buildingsRestore and continue the pilot offering free menstrual products in city buildings like libraries, for dignity, health and access for anyone who needs them.2025–26City-wideHealth care access
- Plant flowers and pollinator gardensPlant flowers and pollination gardens.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Plant more street treesPlant more trees along streets.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Hire street cleaners for high-trash areasHire people to clean streets in areas with a lot of trash.2025–26UnspecifiedClean streets & restrooms
- State-of-the-art Allston-Brighton community centerBuild a modern community center for Allston and Brighton.2025–26UnspecifiedRecreation facilities & sports
- Diagonal crosswalks in Brighton CenterInstall diagonal crosswalks at Washington St, Chestnut Hill Ave and Market St in Brighton Center to make walking safer.2025–26BrightonPedestrian & bike safety
- Heat-safe bus sheltersProvide bus shelters that keep riders safe in hot weather.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Funding for affordable housingUse the funds for affordable housing to make it easier for everyone to have a home.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Anti-bullying curriculum for students and teachersCreate an anti-bullying curriculum covering inclusion, emotional intelligence, cyber safety and suicide prevention to build safe, inclusive schools and reduce bias-based bullying.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Double the benches around the reservoirDouble the number of benches around the reservoir, possibly as memorial benches, to help older adults.2025–26BrightonParks, trees & climate
- Bus shelters for hot and cold weatherBuild bus shelters that protect riders in both hot and cold weather so transit users are safe and cared for.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Fix potholes on Euston StreetRepair the potholes on Euston Street.2025–26BrightonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Chairs for Cleveland Circle poolAdd chairs at the Cleveland Circle pool so visitors have a place to sit and stay cool.2025–26BrightonRecreation facilities & sports
- Reduced tolls for BrightonOffer Allston/Brighton residents reduced tolls, as East Boston has.2025–26BrightonTransit & getting around