Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Applications

The Davis Square Neighborhood Plan process has officially launched, and the City of Somerville’s Planning Division is convening a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to help guide the effort. A TAC is a group of community members and subject-matter experts assembled to provide specialized guidance, feedback, and recommendations throughout the planning process. As a key partner in the development of the Davis Square Neighborhood Plan, the TAC will help review and strengthen data collection and analysis, inform project priorities, and assist in shaping community engagement efforts.

Members of the TAC can expect to attend three meetings throughout the project that align with key milestones. Information about anticipated meeting timeframes, the length of each meeting, and meeting format (i.e., virtual, in-person, or hybrid) are detailed in the application.

Applicants will be evaluated based on their geographic connection to Davis Square, their commitment to neighborhood equity, and how their professional or lived experience fills one of the following core qualification categories: neighborhood and people advocacy, local business and economy, public realm, mobility and infrastructure, arts and culture.

Although these categories and metrics outline our primary criteria, an applicant does not need to meet every qualification to be chosen; our goal is to select well-rounded individuals who bring unique perspectives to the table. Both personal and professional experience will be weighted equally in selection. There will be several additional opportunities aside from the TAC to get involved in the planning process, including pop-up events, surveys, and community workshops.

To be considered, please apply here by the submission deadline. (The deadline has now passed)

Submissions can be completed online, or physical paper applications can be downloaded from the documents section of SomerVoice, printed, and mailed to Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA 02143, or dropped off in person to the Planning Division, located at the Tufts Administration Building (TAB), 167 Holland St, Somerville, MA.

Submission Deadline: July 12th, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Final decisions will be made in late July.

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