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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-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.
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
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
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
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
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
SB-5: Research and report on the effectiveness of policies that limit store size and/or types of stores at a citywide scale to support small, independently-owned business districts like Roslindale Square.
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
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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