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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-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...

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

T-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line

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

SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Build children’s play area in Adams Park

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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