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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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing

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

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

OR-2: Expand the sidewalks at both sides of the intersection at Belgrade Avenue and Corinth Street.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Create a new public amenity space in the central block

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

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

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

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