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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-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.
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-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
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.
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
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