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City staff previews rapid housing production plan; assessment due this spring

Board · February 12, 2026
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Summary

Staff outlined a Housing Production Plan tied to the master plan, including a comprehensive needs assessment due this spring, a final completion target of June 30, and outreach to stakeholders such as the Gardner Housing Authority and local service providers.

City staff presented an overview of a Housing Production Plan at the Feb. 10 meeting, describing a short timeline that ties the plan to the master plan and calls for a comprehensive housing needs assessment and community engagement.

Unidentified staff said the plan will include a needs assessment, affordable housing goals and implementation strategies and will require approval by both the planning board and city…

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