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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

LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
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-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-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures
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