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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

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

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

SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.

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

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

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

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

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-5: Reconfigure Belgrade Ave/Robert St/Corinth St intersection...

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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