Page 70 - Bernardon Dover Master Plan Booklet

PLACEMAKING SUMMARY

SUMMARY OF

RECOMMENDATIONS

Placemaking

• Increase density
Operate within a architectural palette that respects Dover's
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character.
• Strategic facade renovations to create a pedestrian centric

business district.
• Offer new programming within the downtown core.
• Utilize City Owned (DDP) properties, as well as strategic

acquisitions to jump-start development.
• Provide on-site parking to promote walk-ability to destinations
along Loockerman.
• Implement necessary amenities, such as a grocery store, within

the downtown.
• Develop empty lots to strengthen the "spine" of the Loockerman
commercial district.

• Propose new programming within existing park space to offer
new space for events and community engagement.
• Short term and long term flexibility of park space for street

events.
• Implement an "art walk" within the park to introduce arts culture
that engage local artists and institutions.
• New river walk to be constructed on former water treatment facility.