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Gardner introduces new Community Development and Planning director, Jason Stevens
Summary
Jason Stevens began as Gardner’s Community Development and Planning Director in January; he outlined priorities including rear-downtown revitalization, Greenwood Pool demolition and Complete Streets work.
Jason Stevens joined the City of Gardner as director of Community Development and Planning in January, Mayor Nicholson said and introduced him during the mayor’s monthly update.
Stevens said his background includes economic inclusion, workforce development and community building work at the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. In Gardner he identified early projects including rear-downtown revitalization, Greenwood Pool demolition, demolition at 205–213 Main Street, Complete Streets/safe routes to school, and other downtown and infrastructure efforts.
Why this matters: The planning director leads municipal land-use, redevelopment and infrastructure initiatives that shape downtown form, safety and economic development.
Details: Stevens said he has an open-door approach for residents, community leaders and business owners and encouraged people to contact his office with suggestions. He described several ongoing projects that his office has begun reviewing in his first month on the job.
Ending: The mayor said the city will feature occasional on-camera guests in future updates and encouraged residents to contact City Hall with questions.
