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Engage with community members on Boston's Planning Department's proposal from the Draft Roslindale Square Small Area Plan, which "sets out a 5-10 year framework for public investment and future development in Roslindale Square across a range of topic areas."

To submit an official public comment, use the feedback form at https://www.bostonplans.org/planning-zoning/planning-initiatives/roslindale-square#feedback by January 31.

50 proposals

AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
T-3: If two-way operations are restored on Washington St, explore expanding the Poplar St sidewalk along Adams Park and/or making Poplar St a shared street.
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
T-5: Reconfigure Belgrade Ave/Robert St/Corinth St intersection...
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
T-2: If two-way operations are restored on Washington St, explore opportunities to shorten pedestrian crosswalks, create new separated bike connections, provide green infrastructure, and create space for community programming.
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
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