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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

AC-6: Establish a public art maintenance fund to both commission and maintain public art on private property.
T-1: Conduct further analysis to explore restoring two-way operations on Washington Street along Adams Park (between South St and Poplar St)
LD-1: Update the zoning map in the areas identified to support the vision set forth in the Plan
SB-2: Through new development or adaptive reuse, encourage build-out of a small movie theater/flexible entertainment space with a local film operator
SB-1: Promote desired new business types in the Square through new development or reuse of existing or vacant buildings
T-9: New or relocated Bluebikes Station closer to the Roslindale Village Commuter Rail Station
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-2: If Washington Street is restored to 2-way directionality, explore a more regular closure and cultural activation of Poplar Street
H-8: Identify parcels with Southwest Boston CDC or other affordable housing developers for acquisition/preservation of income-restricted housing
T-5: Reconfigure Belgrade Ave/Robert St/Corinth St intersection...
AC-3: Support Roslindale Square in becoming a designated state cultural district
Build children’s play area in Adams Park
T-7: Provide additional passenger amenities at the high-ridership bus stops at Washington St/Firth Rd (northbound)
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-2: Expand the sidewalks at both sides of the intersection at Belgrade Avenue and Corinth Street.
AC-1: Issue a location-specific entertainment license to Birch Street Plaza to more easily host community events
SB-6: Develop citywide tracking mechanism for commercial vacancies
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
OR-5: Compile alternative funding sources for park improvements requested by the community
H-3: Prioritize the inclusion of 2+ bedroom income-restricted units on public parcels being developed for housing
T-10b: Continue to advocate for lower fares (Zone 1A) to reduce financial barriers to the Commuter Rail.
LD-1A: Encourage a mix of land uses, including those that promote community gathering. Ensure zoning affirms prized existing uses...
Improve Healy Field with investment in the stands and pavilion, pathway network, additional seating, picnic tables, and shade structures
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