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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

SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
AC-5: Promote the inclusion of public art in new development that reflects the cultural diversity of the Roslindale community and follows MOAC guidelines for public art on private property.
T-4: Flip the one-way directions of Firth Rd and Bexley Rd to control left-turning vehicles more safely at an existing traffic signal.
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
H-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
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.
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