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Pandemic-era Engagement
Almost all of the Imagine
Nashua engagement activities
and events were conducted
entirely virtually during the
COVID-19 pandemic, with
exception of a few in-person
events held in the summer of
2021, when official guidelines
allowed outdoor gatherings.
The planning team considered
new and innovative ways to
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community and stakeholders
via online platforms,
and placed more time
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comprehensive planning effort
by maintaining and frequently
updating a website dedicated
to the planning process,
sending out email blasts,
posting flyers throughout
town, and advertising public
workshops and focus groups,
surveys and online mapping
tools.
Imagine Nashua was a collaborative process that engaged residents,
workers, visitors and other stakeholders across all Nashua
neighborhoods.
Continued commitment and effort
from a wide range of individuals
and groups attending meetings
and providing feedback throughout
the planning process, helped to
shape the vision of the plan, and
informed all the goals and specific
recommendations for each plan
topic area.
The planning team designed
a comprehensive community
outreach and engagement plan for
the master plan, providing multiple
avenues and forums for community
conversations and sharing of ideas.
Careful consideration was placed
on augmenting outreach to better
engage people with different levels
of language ability and access
throughout the Imagine Nashua
Process.
“T like the idea of Nashua as a
place where those who live here
can work here as well.”
- Pol.is
Steering Committee
The City appointed a steering
committee of community leaders
and stakeholders to help shape
the direction of policy and act
as external advocates for the
planning process. A diverse and
thoughtful committee, bringing a
wide range of perspectives was
formed to aid in the planning
process and legitimize the plan to
work for all. The 23 members of
the steering committee met five
times throughout the year to help
make important decisions during
milestone phases, guide and lead
public outreach, and oversee the
planning process.
“T love that Nashua is
working towards climate
change mitigation. It is
very important moving
forward!”
- Online Comment
“More high-density housing,
paired with services in
walkable range.”
- Online Comment
