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ThunderySleep t1_j8epou9 wrote

Reply to comment by megagem in Developers build tiny-home neighborhood in Dover to help address housing shortage by NewEnglandBlueberry

What's the wasted space? The parking lot / Dover river trail? Or are there abandoned lots around it?

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the_nobodys t1_j8fav7d wrote

The community trail is widely used and a nice natural spot. Some development could go there I guess, but it's not "wasted space."

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ThunderySleep t1_j8fbuq4 wrote

My thoughts exactly. I don't go that close to downtown on it because the encampments tend to be down there, but I use the north-west ends of it all the time.

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the_nobodys t1_j8fcvom wrote

Yeah, I realize there are a handful of homeless people that make use of the bridge to set up tents under. They've never really bothered me when we occasionally walk or stroll the baby, outside of some eye contact or talking to themselves. Buy I get it, being around people with mental health issues going untreated can be a heavy ask.

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megagem t1_j8fy1ic wrote

Not the trails. The parking lot, surrounding parking lots, empty lots, and low density buildings like the Family Dollar.

Dover has a rail and bus connected riverfront downtown close to all kinds of desirable destinations that few people can actually live in because half the space is dedicated to storing cars. It could easily be the premier walkable city in the state.

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thishasntbeeneasy t1_j8gp8a7 wrote

Unfortunately except for a few people with ideal commutes, the train isn't al lthat great. I've taken it a few times, but it still costs more than driving if you aren't solo, and the first trip of the day is after 10am.

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