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The Roslindale Square plan will determine a public investment and growth-focused vision for the area focused on the central commercial blocks and transit assets. It is one of the first plans being developed as part of Squares + Streets, a new planning and zoning initiative that will focus on housing, public space, arts and culture, small businesses, and transportation in neighborhood centers and along main streets.
Draft Plan Release
The Planning Department is pleased to announce the release of the draft Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Small Area Plan (Roslindale Square Borrador del Plan para Áreas Pequeñas)! This Plan sets out a 5-10 year framework for public investment and future development in Roslindale Square across a range of topic areas. Opportunities for engagement on this Plan can be found under Get Involved!
Draft Roslindale Square Small Area Plan (English)
Roslindale Square Borrador del Plan para Áreas Pequeñas (Spanish)
Please submit your comments below by January 31.
About Squares + Streets
The City of Boston is launching a series of Squares + Streets plans. One of the initial four locations is Roslindale Square, a key commercial district in the Roslindale neighborhood. The people who live, work, shop, and visit this commercial area will have the opportunity to participate in the development of the Roslindale Square Plan.
To learn more about Squares + Streets, please see the project homepage.
Roslindale Square Overview
Roslindale Square is a historic commercial area approximately 6 miles south of Downtown Boston in the heart of the Roslindale neighborhood. It retains many historic buildings and has a diverse mix of local restaurants, shops, and civic spaces, such as the Roslindale Branch of the Boston Public Library and the Roslindale Substation. Adams Park, a .7-acre public park in the center of Roslindale Square, is an important anchor of community events, including the annual Roslindale Farmers Market.
This area is serviced by the Roslindale Village station as part of the MBTA Commuter Rail, as well as several MBTA bus routes. For more information, see the:
Roslindale Square Plan
The focus of the Roslindale Square planning process will determine a public investment and growth-focused vision for the area focused on the central commercial blocks and transit assets. The planning process will:
- Focus on housing, small businesses, public space, cultural amenities, transit assets etc. that reflect the unique needs of this area.
- Develop Squares + Streets plans in 6–9 month timeframes.
Get Involved
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Engagement Storymap
The newly released Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Engagement Storymap is a continually updated resource that documents community feedback and themes, engagements hosted to date, and provides a detailed engagement timeline for the entire 6–9 month planning process.
Roslindale Square Ideas Reception Feedback
Check out this summary of community feedback on the initial set of draft recommendations from the ideas reception survey! In total, there were 311 survey responses. Feedback from this stage of engagement will inform modifications and further explanations of proposed recommendations in the draft Plan, to be released in late-September.
Upcoming Events
Public meeting regarding the draft Roslindale Squares + Streets Small Area Plan | NEW DATE: Wednesday, January 8 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Virtual Meeting | Register
The Planning Department is hosting a public meeting to present draft recommendations for the Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Small Area Plan. At this meeting, staff will introduce the draft land use and design framework to guide future development. Draft recommendations also include targeted City housing and small business policies to support a thriving neighborhood center, opportunities to incorporate more public art and cultural activities, and strategies to expand the public realm and improve transportation safety. The presentation will be followed by questions and answers.
Office Hours
Roslindale Squares + Streets Planning staff will be hosting both virtual and in-person office hours at the Roslindale Community Center located at 6 Cummins Highway throughout the public comment period for the Plan and zoning map amendment. In-person office hours will be drop-in, and virtual office hours require advance registration for a 20-minute time slot through this sign up link.
Virtual
In-Person | Roslindale Community Center | 6 Cummins Highway, Roslindale, MA 02131
Previous Events
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Roslindale Square Squares + Streets: Zoning Deep Dive
September 10, 2024
Roslindale Squares + Streets Tabling
September 7, 2024
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets: Post-Ideas Reception Pop-up
July 18, 2024
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets - Ideas Reception Public Meeting
July 17, 2024
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets - Visioning Questions Pop-Ups
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Visioning Workshops
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets - Zoning Workshop
April 24, 2024
Roslindale Square Cultural Assets, Transportation, and Public Realm 'Walkshop'
April 7, 2024
Roslindale S+S Engagement Report Out Meeting
April 3, 2024
Roslindale Square Squares + Streets Spanish Meeting
March 27, 2024
Roslindale Square Housing and Small Business Visioning Workshop
March 13, 2024
Coffee Hours / Office hours
- May 1, 2024
- May 8, 2024
- May 15, 2024
May 22, 2024
- May 29, 2024
- March 6, 2024
- March 13, 2024
Roslindale Square Open House
February 24, 2024
What makes Roslindale Square a great place to live, work, play, shop, or visit?
Over the course of the spring and summer, staff will be at several community events to engage with you about the Roslindale Square plan. Check out the "Stay Connected" section for engagement notifications and our calendar to check out upcoming Roslindale Squares + Streets engagement activities.
Language Access
Through Squares + Streets the City of Boston is committed to making this as inclusive and open a process as possible. As part of this effort, we intend to offer interpretation and translation services at our key public meetings and engagements and ensure that key materials and updates are provided in Spanish and Haitian Creole. If you need any of these materials or information in an additional language please email [email protected].