Municipal Building Blue Ribbon Committee

The City of Portsmouth is exploring an expanded Municipal Building Improvements Project that would address Police Department operational needs while also improving accessibility, customer service, and space efficiency at City Hall. Building on extensive department input and cost analysis, the City has identified a preferred concept and is now seeking public feedback before finalizing a recommendation to the City Council.

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At the December 16, 2024, City Council Meeting, the City Council established the Municipal Building Blue Ribbon Committee.

The Municipal Building Blue Ribbon Committee is established with the following purpose: to explore and recommend to the City Council investments in the Municipal Building which would:

• Upgrade the existing police space to improve adjacencies of key functions and to renovate or build better workspaces
• Accommodate the public more effectively, and increase security with a single point of service
• More efficiently allocate municipal services within the building
• Maximize the investment in critical building components to provide a safe, comfortable and energy-efficient environment