posted on 10/27/2025

The Cochecho Waterfront Development Advisory Committee on Oct. 21 screened a new video about the current construction activity at the downtown waterfront redevelopment site. The video features the City of Dover's project manager, Jamie Stevens, guiding viewers through the work-in-progress.

In the video, Stevens highlights the public-improvements side of the effort, such as shoreline stabilization, underground utilities, and park elements, along with the private development underway by Boston-based developer Cathartes.

The waterfront redevelopment spans roughly 14.5 acres of developable land along the Cochecho River in downtown Dover, on a 29-acre parcel with approximately half a mile of river frontage. On the private side, Cathartes is constructing a mixed-use development featuring more than 400 residential units and tens of thousands of square feet of commercial/retail space. On the public side, the City is constructing a new park, shoreline treatment, a pavilion and kayak/boat access, and utilities and site infrastructure. 

Construction broke ground in June 2023 after decades of planning, and substantial completion of the first phase of the project is projected for 2026.