City Hosts Master Plan Public Meeting on April 22, 2026

The City of Portsmouth Planning & Sustainability Department invites all community members to a Draft Plan Open House for the Master Plan, to be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 from 6 to 8 pm at Community Campus, located at 100 Campus Drive. Light food and refreshments will be provided.

The Master Plan is an eighteen‑month Citywide planning initiative designed to shape Portsmouth’s future across critical topics including housing, transportation, economic development, climate, urban form, and land use.

The evening will start with a brief presentation from Utile, the City’s Master Plan consultants, and City staff. The presentation will provide an overview of draft recommendations rooted in insights gathered from analysis and early engagement efforts which included surveys, comment cards, and the September 2025 Visioning Open House. The presentation will be followed by an informal “science fair” style open house where participants will be encouraged to discuss their ideas with City staff and consultants and share input on draft recommendations illustrated on large-format boards.

The City’s Master Plan update aims to reach as many residents and community members as possible through a mix of in-person and online engagement opportunities, including Citywide events and neighborhood driven discussions. This collaborative approach seeks to ensure the final plan reflects the values and diverse needs of the Portsmouth community. 

“This Open House is an opportunity for residents to help define how they would like Portsmouth to look and feel over the next 10 years,” said Peter Britz, Director of Planning & Sustainability. “Our community’s vision; rooted in its people, its neighborhoods, and its shared aspirations, is essential to creating a Master Plan that thoughtfully guides the City’s next decade of growth, resilience, and quality of life.”

Community members are encouraged to stop by the event: engage with the planning team, review findings to date, and share feedback on the draft Master Plan recommendations. For additional information about the Master Plan process, past meetings, documents, future opportunities to participate, and to take the Draft Vision and Goals Survey, visit portsnh.co/masterplan