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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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)

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

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