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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-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
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-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
H-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
Build children’s play area in Adams Park
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures
SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
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.
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
T-5: Reconfigure Belgrade Ave/Robert St/Corinth St intersection...
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
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.
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
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