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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-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
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-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
H-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
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.
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
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.
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
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