Master Plan
The Portsmouth Master Plan is an eighteen-month-long Citywide planning process that will engage the community in exploring issues such as housing, transportation, economic development, climate, urban form, and land use, among many others.
Building on the City’s recent topic and location-specific studies, the Master Plan will generate a long-range vision that knits together past, present, and future initiatives covering the entire City, from downtown to all its neighborhoods. The plan will provide a coordinated roadmap for the future development and evolution of the City and will establish a framework for more detailed studies down the road, but is not meant to be a granular study of every issue.
Join us in developing a comprehensive Citywide plan that builds on the many recent studies that the City has undertaken and crafts a unified vision to guide growth and change in Portsmouth.
Learn more below about the process and how to get involved.
News
1. The Portsmouth Master Plan is underway!
The Portsmouth Master Plan, a long-range comprehensive planning effort, launched in Spring 2025 and is anticipated to conclude in late 2026. Guided by inclusive public engagement, the process will build on past City plans to develop a vision for housing, land use, environmental issues, arts and culture, transportation, and economic development in Portsmouth over the next decade.
2. Sign up for the Master Plan email list
Sign up for Master Plan updates and public event notices.
3. Take the Pol.is Visioning Survey!
The Portsmouth Master Plan’s first of many public engagement opportunities is coming soon. Take a few minutes to share your thoughts on important issues facing Portsmouth.
4. How do I get involved in the Master Plan?
The City is inviting all Portsmouth community members to engage in the planning process and help shape the Plan. Learn how to get involved, view our events calendar, sign up for email notifications, and spread the word!
Mark your calendar for:
- Pol.is Visioning Survey (June–August 2025)
- Visioning Comment Cards (June – September 2025)
- Listening Tour #1 (June – November 2025)
- Public Visioning Workshop (September 2025)
5. Community Organizer Selected
After conducting a search for qualified local candidates to join the project team, the City selected Anne Weidman as the local Community Organizer to facilitate deep engagement with the Portsmouth community throughout this planning process. You can get in touch with Anne via email at weidman@utiledesign.com.