Press Releases/What’s New

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth Planning Department has released the Open Space Plan titled “Building A Resilient Future: An Open Space Plan for the City of Portsmouth.” The purpose of the Plan is to provide a blueprint to improve open space land for public access, use and stewardship, and to improve connectivity between open space assets city-wide.

The City of Portsmouth Planning and Public Works Departments will host a public information meeting to discuss the bicycle lanes created in Fall 2018 along Middle Street and Lafayette Road (Route 1). The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 12th at 7pm in Council Chambers in City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for members of the public to share comments, concerns, and suggestions for improvement to the pilot project.

City of Portsmouth Planning Department to Host Public Meeting on Proposed Zoning Revisions for Foundry Place and Hanover Street Neighborhood

On Thursday March 5th at 7pm in City Council Chambers at City Hall, the City of Portsmouth Planning Department will hold a public meeting for neighborhood residents and property owners to discuss recently proposed zoning amendments that would impact properties along Foundry Place and Hanover Street.  The amen

City of Portsmouth Planning Department Hosts Public Information Meeting on Elwyn Park Sidewalks and Traffic-Calming Measures on March 3

Portsmouth, New Hampshire – The City of Portsmouth Planning Department will continue the neighborhood discussion about sidewalks and traffic-calming measures on streets in Elwyn Park at a public information meeting on Tuesday March 3rd at 6:30pm at the Dondero School library.

Please note, a second public information meeting has been scheduled for November 6, 2019.

The Portsmouth City Council is currently reviewing proposed amendments to sections of the City’s Zoning Ordinance that regulate Wetlands Protection and Flood Plains.  Both the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board have held work sessions on these amendments and, after a public hearing on September 19, 2019, the Planning Board recommended adoption of these proposed amendments to the City Council.

The Portsmouth City Council is currently reviewing proposed amendments to sections of the City’s Zoning Ordinance that regulate Wetlands Protection and Flood Plains.  Both the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board have held work sessions on these amendments and, after a public hearing on September 19, 2019, the Planning Board recommended adoption of these proposed amendments to the City Council.

Flood Plain

The City wants to hear from the public about sidewalks and traffic-calming measures on streets in the Elwyn Park neighborhood. Neighborhood residents are invited to attend a public meeting on Tuesday October 1 at 6:30pm at the Dondero School library.

The Portsmouth Planning Department and Planning Board are welcoming public input on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for Fiscal Year 2021 to 2026 (July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2026). Residents are asked to submit projects for consideration in the next CIP by October 15th. The CIP sets forth a 6-year schedule and financing strategy to accomplish necessary public improvements and meet infrastructure needs.