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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-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
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.
T-10a: Identify investments that are required to increase train frequency
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.
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
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
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.
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
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-2: Incorporate the Land Use and Design Framework and updated zoning regulations into the ongoing review of proposed projects.
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
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...
SB-3: Engage with Roslindale business owners to provide Technical Assistance (TA) for establishing co-ownership models of commercial spaces.
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
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