Month: February 2025

The Rozzie Zoning Zoom!

Ben Bruno

Join WalkUP Roslindale and Rozzidents for More Rozzidents for a virtual community meeting to discuss the recently released draft zoning map for Roslindale Square. Zoning decisions help shape the future of our neighborhood—affecting new development, community amenities, housing affordability, and the risk of displacement.

The Rozzie Zoning Zoom!            

Thursday March 13, 7:00 – 8:30 PM

We’ve assembled a panel of experts, including city planners, housing advocates, and local officials, to provide insights on the zoning map, its upside potential for the community, and strategies to address community concerns. The conversation will cover how the proposed changes could shape future housing patterns and what policies can ensure new development benefits all residents.

 

S+S Zoning Map

Ben Bruno

small snapshot of part of the new S+S zoning map

On February 14, the Planning Department released a draft of zoning updates for the Roslindale Square area. In addition to the maps, a Zoning Updates Guide (English) is now available to help explain the changes (the Spanish version is coming soon, the link will be here when it’s available).

This is a major step towards implementing the community vision that was detailed in the Land Use and Design Framework of the Roslindale Square Small Area Plan, which was adopted on February 13. The Planning Department will be engaging Roslindale residents and taking in their comments on the zoning updates from now through March 31st.

Public Meetings

Presentation and Resource Fair for Tenants & Owners – Register
Tuesday, February 25th from 6-8PM
The Substation, 4228 Washington St, Roslindale, MA 02131

Draft Zoning Updates Public Meeting – Register
Thursday, February 27th 6-8PM
Virtual (Zoom)

Office Hours

In-Person at the Roslindale BPL (Thursday Afternoons) Sign up
Virtual (Tuesday Evenings on Zoom) Sign up

Public Comment Form

Submit your comments until March 31st through this public comment form or email comments to squaresandstreets@nullboston.gov.

Here we go again: Roslindale Snow Clearance Collaborative Version 7.4 (UPDATE with Photos)

Matt Lawlor

Boston Yeti Takes to the Streets during Winter Storm Marcus ...

Lather, rinse, repeat. Our old, but fairly familiar this winter friend the Boston Yeti is calling us out for the fourth time this season! The reported snowfall before the rain came is in the range of 4-6″ (10-15 cm) and therefore exceeds our 4″ (10 cm) threshold. Accordingly, we are again calling our forces out onto the snowy streets to clear bus stops, curb ramps, and key sidewalk segments for our neighbors. As has been the case for many years now, if you send us pix of the clearing you’ve done, we will send you back $10 in Rozzie Bucks as a reward and heartfelt thank you. Send pix to info@nullwalkuproslindale.org. Thanks!!!

UPDATE: One of our neighbors just sent in the following photos upon clearing the storm drain at the intersection of Belgrade and Aldrich and indicated that a “satisfying whoosh” greeted the finish product as the water that had pooled was allowed to drain. Thanks!!

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WalkUP Roslindale Snow Clearance Collaborative Version 7.3 – All Forces Deploy!

Matt Lawlor

Boston Yeti Takes to the Streets during Winter Storm Marcus ...

Yes, you read that right. This is not a drill. Our old friend Boston Yeti is calling us out for the third time this winter! The reported snowfall total of 6″ so far exceeds our 4″ (10cm) threshold, so we are again calling our forces out onto the snowy streets to clear bus stops, curb ramps, and key sidewalk segments for our neighbors. As has been the case for many years now, if you send us pix of the clearing you’ve done, we will send you back $10 in Rozzie Bucks as a reward and heartfelt thank you. Send pix to matthew.j.lawlor@nullgmail.com. Thanks!!!