Help Shape the Future of Davis Square: Feedback Sought for New Neighborhood Plan

Do you have opinions on Davis Square? Of course you do. Now it’s your chance to share them by taking the new Davis Square Neighborhood Plan Survey before it closes on Sunday, September 27, or by joining upcoming events. All Somerville community members and visitors are encouraged to take the survey, and all are invited to attend an upcoming open house or virtual meeting as well. 

“Davis Square is one of the absolute treasures of our city. Everyone experiences it differently, so we want its future to reflect that full range of perspectives,” said Mayor Jake Wilson. “This survey is an easy and meaningful way to tell us what you value about this square that means so much to our community and the region, and to share what you want the City to focus on in the years ahead.”

The City is developing a neighborhood plan for Davis Square to guide future decisions around growth, public space, transportation, and accessibility, as well as infrastructure, housing, economic vitality, climate resilience, and more. Community feedback – including from the survey – will help identify shared priorities, needs, and concerns and ensure the plan reflects the experiences of the people who live, work, own a business or property, commute through, and spend time in the square. 

“The neighborhood plan will capture our near-, medium-, and long-term vision for Davis Square,” said Ward Six City Councilor and City Council President Lance Davis. “It’s an important document that will guide planning and investment as we move forward, and we need your input to make sure we get it right.” 

Ways to Give Feedback

All Somerville community members, local workers, and visitors are encouraged to participate and share feedback. Sharing your name and contact information is optional.

Survey: Open through September 27 at: bit.ly/davissquaresurvey 

Open House: Stop by anytime to engage with the project team and share feedback through hands-on activities at your own pace.

• Wednesday, September 16
• Somerville Theatre Crystal Ballroom (55 Davis Sq.)
• 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Virtual Meeting: Will consist of a general overview and Q&A

• Thursday, September 17
• 5:30 to 7 p.m.
• Register at: tinyurl.com/yzp6mkr2

Physical paper surveys can be available upon request; please call 311 (617-666-3311) and returned by mail to Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave., Somerville, MA 02143, or dropped off at the Planning Division in the Tufts Administration Building, 167 Holland St.

Learn more and sign up for email updates

For more information on the plan or to sign up for plan process updates, visit the project’s SomerVoice page at voice.somervillema.gov/davis-square-plan. For questions about the survey or the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan, contact 311 at 617-666-3311 or email project coordinator Brianna Eassa at beassa@somervillema.gov.

Persons with disabilities can request accommodations to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov in advance of the event.

If you need assistance understanding this information, please contact us at languageaccess@somervillema.gov or call 311 (617-666-3311). The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.