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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-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
OR-2: Expand the sidewalks at both sides of the intersection at Belgrade Avenue and Corinth Street.
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
OR-1: Convert Poplar St to a shared street
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
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
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
SB-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
Develop mixed-use housing development and mobility hub at MBTA parking lot
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.
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