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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-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
AC-4: Coordinate with MBTA to install new mural art and lighting in the Roslindale Village commuter rail station underpasses.
AC-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
H-4: Develop guidelines for parcel acquisition in Squares + Streets districts to support housing production
T-6: Square off the Belgrade Ave intersections of both Pinehurst St and Amherst St
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
Improve Fallon Field with additional seating, picnic tables, shade structures
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
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
H-7: If funding allows, prioritize mixed-income housing, including income-restricted units for households earning <60% AMI, on public parcels...
LD-3: Complete an Area Form update for the Roslindale Square Area to file with the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC)
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-1B: Support mixed-use activity, develop high-quality housing, and expand streetscape and public realm...
H-1: Encourage an additional percentage of rental units to be offered to housing voucher holders in new developments subject to AFFH
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
SB-4: Request new Article 80 developments in Roslindale Square to contribute a monetary donation to local business support organizations
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
SB-8: Establish digital marketing and sales support for brick and mortar businesses
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.
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.
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