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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-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-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
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-11: Improve station access and wayfinding by installing new lighting and murals on the pedestrian underpass that under the commuter rail line
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
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.
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
H-2: Request a higher proportion of 2+ bedroom Inclusionary Zoning units to be provided in new residential development
Create a new public amenity space in the central block
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
LD-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
OR-3: Green Infrastructure should be prioritized in all public realm improvements.
H-5: Start a public process to determine the land uses and public amenities for the Taft Hill municipal parking lot
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
T-8: Refresh bus lanes and install additional crosswalks on Washington Street
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
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