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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.
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
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
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
OR-4: Heat Resilient strategies should be prioritized in the area of the Square that is considered a priority zone in the Urban Forest Plan
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
T-5: Reconfigure Belgrade Ave/Robert St/Corinth St intersection...
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
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.
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
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