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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

H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
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.
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-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
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-4: Flip the one-way directions of Firth Rd and Bexley Rd to control left-turning vehicles more safely at an existing traffic signal.
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
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-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.
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
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