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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-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-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
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-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
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.
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
T-5: Reconfigure Belgrade Ave/Robert St/Corinth St intersection...
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
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