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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

OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street

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

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

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

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

SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Create a new public amenity space in the central block

SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies

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

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

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

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-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station

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