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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

SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
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-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
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.
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
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.
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
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.
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
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...
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures
T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
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
LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
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