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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

OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
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.
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
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.
OR-2: Expand the sidewalks at both sides of the intersection at Belgrade Avenue and Corinth 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...
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
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
H-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
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-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
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
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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