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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-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
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-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.
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
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.
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
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