Public participation in the planning process is key to establishing a shared vision encompassing many different perspectives for Portsmouth’s future. The City is inviting the community to engage in shaping the Citywide plan. The Master Plan process will include a series of virtual and in-person events in 2025 and 2026 including: digital surveys, comment cards, focus group sessions, pop-up information tables, public workshops, Advisory Group meetings, and Planning Board meetings.

Meeting Documents

All documents are PDFs, unless otherwise identified

Draft Plan Open House

April 22, 2026

Look for Master Plan outreach volunteers and the Local Community Organizer at these upcoming community events. They will be having conversations and conducting surveys of attendees.

Upcoming Events

No events are planned at this time. Visit “Get Involved” to learn more about opportunities to provide input on the Draft Plan Recommendations. 

The Portsmouth Master Plan is an eighteen-month-long Citywide planning process that will engage the community in exploring issues such as transportation and mobility, housing, economic development, climate, urban form, and land use, among many others.