The goal of this project, implemented in the fall of 2018, was to make travel along a critical section of Route 1 safer and more appealing for pedestrians and bicyclists of all ages. Initially identified in the City's Safe Routes to School Action Plan in 2010, this project was also highlighted as a high priority in the City's Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.

Housing Blue Ribbon Committee

In 2024 the Mayor created a Housing Blue Ribbon Committee and the City Council voted to approve the initial members at its February 20, 2024 meeting.

Housing Blue Ribbon Committee

Housing Reports and Data

Reports and data about housing in Portsmouth and the surrounding region.

In November 2016, the City’s Housing Committee issued a report, which the City Council adopted, recommending zoning amendments to increase the supply and diversity of housing stock in the City. The recommendations identified three initial areas of focus: 1) along the Lafayette Rd commercial corridor and sites along Route 1 Bypass and Outer Market St; 2) both sides of Mirona Rd; 3) the I-95 Exit 7 Area.

Portsmouth

• RKG Public Meeting Presentation on Housing Incentives (7/2025)
• Mayor McEachern Letter to SAU 52 Regrading Workforce Housing (5/2024)
• Places to Live Study Circle Dialogue Summary Report (PDF, Color, Screen Friend