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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

H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
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-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
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.
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
Build children’s play area in Adams Park
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
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.
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.
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