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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-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH

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.

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.

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

H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production

OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.

LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan

LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...

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

SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings

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

Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures

H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing

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

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

SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator

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.

AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.

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

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

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.

H-6: Conduct an updated parking utilization study of the Taft Hill parking lot to assess current needs before the public disposition process

T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency

AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district

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

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