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

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

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

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

OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street

Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures

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.

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

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

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-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)

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

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

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

T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street

T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)

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

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

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

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.

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

Media picture: T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St

T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St

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