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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- Career-readiness programming for youth ages 15-21Resident asks for funding for programs that help young people ages 15 to 21 build occupational skills and career readiness for a changing economy.2025–26RoxburyYouth jobs & fellowships
- Fountain in Central SquareResident asks for a fountain in Central Square to create a calm, natural, free public space where people of all cultures can relax and gather.2025–26City-wideParks, trees & climate
- More parking and speed bumps in busy areasResident asks for better parking availability and more speed bumps in high-traffic areas, noting difficulty parking close enough to home.2025–26City-widePedestrian & bike safety
- Business incubator and accelerator with mentorshipResident asks for an incubator program giving new business owners resources, mentorship and guidance through the steps to succeed.2025–26DorchesterAdult jobs & small business
- Reopen community clinics to cut wait timesResident asks to reestablish more community clinics because waits of about three months for a doctor harm people's health.2025–26DorchesterHealth care access
- More funding for senior activitiesResident asks for funding to increase and improve activities for seniors, who need more help and attention in the community.2025–26City-wideOlder adult support
- Green spaces and children's parks in East BostonResident asks for green spaces with parks for children in East Boston so families can take kids to play after school.2025–26East BostonParks, trees & climate
- Street repairs and more green areasResident says streets are in poor condition and asks for more money for repairs and more green spaces to improve air quality for people with breathing problems.2025–26City-wideStreet & sidewalk repairSubmitted in Spanish
- Fatherhood support hub with court-prep and visitation spaceResident proposes a hub offering court-prep workshops, supervised visitation space and trauma-informed support for low-income fathers handling custody, child support and housing instability.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Fix sidewalks in East BostonResident asks to improve the appearance and condition of East Boston by repairing its sidewalks, for the benefit of people of all backgrounds.2025–26East BostonStreet & sidewalk repair
- Education and gathering spaces for youth and familiesResident asks for education for youth and families and places where young people from all backgrounds can gather and support one another.2025–26East BostonYouth programs & schools
- More community eventsResident asks for more community events, with no further detail given.2025–26East BostonArts & culture
- More overnight shelters with food and hygiene suppliesResident asks for more homeless shelters where people can sleep overnight, along with food and hygiene necessities.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Youth drug-prevention programs in East BostonResident asks for funding for East Boston youth programs that prevent drug use among young people.2025–26East BostonMental health & substance useSubmitted in Spanish
- Regular check-ins for senior citizensResident asks for periodic check-ins with seniors by door knocking or calls so those who get out less stay informed about community news and resources.2025–26City-wideOlder adult support
- Housing for single fathers and childrenResident asks for transitional and permanent housing for single fathers and their children with visitation space, support services and legal advocacy, since fathers in custody disputes face housing insecurity.2025–26City-wideHomelessness & shelter
- Art exhibit on textile pollution using upcycled clothesResident proposes an art and advocacy exhibit using clothing collected from community members to educate about textile waste and its environmental and equity impacts.2025–26City-wideArts & culture
- Mattapan affordable housing and workforce opportunitiesResident asks the city to partner with Mattapan organizations and community development corporations to support affordable housing and provide education and workforce opportunities for youth, adults and seniors.2025–26MattapanAffordable housing & rent stability
- Nonprofit legal aid to challenge courtroom injusticeResident proposes spending $2 million on a nonprofit of attorneys and paralegals to assist people facing civil and criminal injustice and to hold courts and lawyers accountable for bias.2025–26City-wideOther or unclear
- Year-round employment pathway for newly arrived immigrant teensResident asks to extend the current two 10-week sessions into year-round programming that builds skills and professional networks for recently immigrated teens, giving them a stable entry to work.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- More accessible environment for food accessResident asks for making the environment more accessible for food, citing equal access for all; the request is brief and not specific.2025–26City-wideFood access
- Expand Immigrant Youth Advancement program to 10 monthsResident asks to expand the school-year Immigrant Youth Advancement program from 10 weeks to 10 months, since immigrant youth often need to support their families financially.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships
- Bus bulb at Burroughs and Centre StreetsResident asks for a bus bulb at Burroughs and Centre because parked cars block the stop, hindering accessibility and slowing boarding.2025–26Jamaica PlainTransit & getting around
- Extend Immigrant Youth Advancement fellowship to 10 monthsResident asks that the Immigrant Youth Advancement fellowship be extended to a full 10-month experience with work experience and training so young people have a better future.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowshipsSubmitted in Spanish
- Full-year city fellowship for young immigrants with stipendsResident asks for the City Fellowship for Young Immigrants to offer a full year of programming and support, including scholarships or stipends, to help participants succeed.2025–26City-wideYouth jobs & fellowships