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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-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
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-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator
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