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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

T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
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.
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
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
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
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.
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
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