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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-7: Expand marketing outreach for the Legacy Business Program...
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
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
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
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-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
AC-7: Complete a public art inventory in Roslindale Square to identify gaps in representation and opportunities for additional placemaking.
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
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