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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-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

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

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

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

SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Create a new public amenity space in the central block

SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations

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

LD-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.

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

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

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

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

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