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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

LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
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
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
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.
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
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
T-4: Flip the one-way directions of Firth Rd and Bexley Rd to control left-turning vehicles more safely at an existing traffic signal.
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
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