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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

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

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

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.

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

T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)

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

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

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

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

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

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

H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development

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

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

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.

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

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

AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.

T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)

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

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

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.

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

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