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Community Engagement Plan

Community Engagement Plan
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Project Timeline

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Project Kick-Off

Project launch with Town staff, Dover Housing Task Force, and local officials.
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March 31, 2026 – Community Forum #1

First of three public events, will meeting will kick-off this housing roadmap. This meeting will include an overview of the project so far, a presentation on housing in Dover, and provide an opportunity for participants to help describe their vision of Dover in terms of addressing and accommodating a range of housing needs and hopes.
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Forum #2 – Roadmap Opportunities

Will provide a summary of the community engagement process and initial findings. This meeting will focus on drafting goals and diving deeper into housing opportunities in Dover.
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Forum #3 - Housing Roadmap Presentation

The final public forum will include a presentation of the Housing Roadmap.

Town Website

A Housing Roadmap for Dover

The Dover Housing Task Force is working to create a long-term vision for housing in Dover that balances the town's need to diversify housing options and preserve cherished open spaces. As part of this effort, the Town of Dover is working with Barrett Planning Group and Dodson & Flinker to develop a Housing Roadmap designed to empower Dover with a range of development choices that reflect the values and vision of the community.

This roadmap will be developed through 2026, with multiple opportunities for community input. This Plan will answer key questions like What does planning for housing involve? Why does it matter? How will the Town address its housing challenges?

This page serves as a central hub for project information, updates, and engagement opportunities throughout the planning process.

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Community Forum #1

Dover's Housing Task Force hosted its first virtual Community Forum on the evening of March 31, 2026. Please see this PDF for the Forum presentation slides.

3.31.2026 Community Forum Presentation
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This is the presentation for the Housing Task Force's first Community Forum on March 31, 2026.

Watch the video from our Virtual Community Forum!

Background

The Housing Taskforce was formed in 2023 to address land use and housing development pressures in Dover proactively. Representatives of all the Town functions involved with land use collaborate to ensure that all projects are appropriately vetted and managed, and that a comprehensive plan and philosophy of multi-family and affordable housing is developed to guide future decisions and actions.

In 2024, Town Meeting supported this effort by approving $100,000 to develop a comprehensive Dover Development and Housing Plan. Following an extensive RFP process, the Town awarded a contract to Barrett Planning Group LLC in November, 2025 to serve as a consultant for this project.

Dover Housing Roadmap