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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-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

T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.

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.

Create a new public amenity space in the central block

OR-2: Expand the sidewalks at both sides of the intersection at Belgrade Avenue and Corinth 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

Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot

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.

H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development

AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.

AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street

SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses

H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot

H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...

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-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events

OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community

H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing

AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.

OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street

T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)

SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies

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