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
- Benches and roofs at busy bus stopsThe resident asks for comfortable benches and roofs at high-demand stops, with local art in the design, prioritizing areas with older adults and students.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Seating and shelter at bus stopsThe resident asks for more seating and covers at bus stops to protect from sun and rain.2025–26City-wideTransit & getting around
- Extracurricular activities for older adultsThe resident asks for extracurricular activities for older adults to equalize opportunities for personal development and promote inclusion and respect.2025–26City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Spanish
- More homeless shelters for nighttimeThe resident asks for more homeless shelters so people can sleep indoors at night and keep warm in cold weather.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Keep food delivery for seniors and familiesThe resident asks to keep food delivery services available for seniors and families in need of food.2025–26RoslindaleFood access
- Urgent care centers along Blue Hill AvenueThe resident asks for urgent care centers in neighborhoods along Blue Hill Ave to improve health and reduce emergency room use.2025–26RoxburyHealth care access
- Food discount cards for single mothersThe resident asks for more places offering food discount cards for single mothers.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Rat prevention in dense residential areasThe resident proposes a rat prevention initiative to improve public health in dense residential areas.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms
- Wheelchair-accessible curb rampsThe resident asks for more street access for wheelchair users because curbs are too high for people to move around well.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Spanish
- Space for grassroots community organizationsThe resident asks for more spaces for grassroots organizations that run community programs and events.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- Transportation help for students getting to schoolThe resident asks for more support for students who lack transportation to school.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Lower rentsThe resident asks for rents to come down because many people cannot afford them.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Better lighting and sidewalks in RoxburyThe resident asks for more street lighting in Roxbury for safety and sidewalk improvements for residents with different mobility needs.2025–26City-widePublic safety & crime prevention
- Mobile fresh food market accepting EBT/SNAPThe resident proposes a truck or kiosk bringing fruits, vegetables and local products to neighborhoods, accepting EBT/SNAP, with monthly events, to increase access to healthy food.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Senior property tax rateThe resident asks for funding to develop a senior property tax rate, since seniors on fixed incomes struggle to keep their homes.2025–26City-wideAffordable housing & rent stability
- Street lighting and bus stop benchesThe resident asks for public lighting and more benches at bus stops for safety and well-being.2025–26City-widePublic safety & crime preventionSubmitted in Spanish
- More clothing donation drop-off locationsThe resident asks for more places to donate clothing for people who need it.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Affordable meeting space for local organizationsThe resident asks for more accessible, low-cost community spaces where local organizations can meet, collaborate and support residents, strengthening community ties.2025–26City-wideLibraries, digital & civic life
- More activities and play options in parksThe resident asks for more activities at the park so children can play more things.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- Business funding and investment for seniorsThe resident asks for funding and business opportunities for seniors, who often lack grants that help them start or keep businesses.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small business
- Dignified jobs for people with disabilitiesThe resident asks for decent job opportunities for people with disabilities to help them be more independent and secure.2025–26City-wideAdult jobs & small businessSubmitted in Spanish
- Safe, accessible spaces for young childrenThe resident asks for more safe, accessible spaces where young children can play, learn and socialize, since many families cannot afford private options.2025–26City-wideYouth programs & schools
- Support for older adults living aloneThe resident asks for support for older adults or people who live alone, citing mental health as the benefit.2025–26City-wideOlder adult supportSubmitted in Spanish
- Citywide recycling education and promotion programResident asks for a better recycling system, with a city program handling education, implementation and promotion, to make the city cleaner and healthier for everyone.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restroomsSubmitted in Spanish
- More well-maintained public restrooms in underserved areasResident asks for more clean public restrooms stocked with soap and toilet paper, noting fewer in Mission Hill and Roxbury than in Beacon Hill or downtown.2025–26City-wideClean streets & restrooms