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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-4: Flip the one-way directions of Firth Rd and Bexley Rd to control left-turning vehicles more safely at an existing traffic signal.
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
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.
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
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
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
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
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
H-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
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