City of Portsmouth

This final report and recommendations outlines a vision for the revitalization of the Vaughan-Worth-Bridge study area in Portsmouth, aiming to transform surface parking lots and Vaughan Mall into vibrant public spaces. Key strategic areas include creating high-functioning civic spaces, promoting connections, and implementing quality urban design. The plan focuses on balancing development with livability, using buildings to activate public spaces and generate revenue, while also considering parking, phased implementation, and various financing mechanisms.

This report from the Blue Ribbon Committee on Transportation Policy outlines recommendations for the City of Portsmouth's transportation approach. It focuses on integrating transportation goals with land use planning, developing Complete Streets, enhancing walkability and bikability, establishing context-sensitive street design, improving public transportation, strengthening regional collaboration, and ensuring adequate downtown parking. The aim is to create a safe, accessible, and economically vital multi-modal transportation network that is sensitive to community and environmental contexts.

This Preliminary Vision Plan for Portsmouth's West End district aims to transform the area from conventional suburban patterns into a cohesive neighborhood. The plan outlines improvements for a multi-modal, walkable street system, shared civic spaces, and diverse land uses that complement existing historic structures. Key components include enhancing civic spaces through parks, plazas, and greenways; guiding building design for a mix of historic and contemporary architecture; optimizing land use for varied residential, commercial, and artisan needs; and improving transportation and infrastructure for better connectivity and accessibility. The vision serves as a guide for future land use regulations, policies, and redevelopment programs, fostering a vibrant and well-connected community.

The City of Portsmouth's Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan Update outlines strategies to achieve a vision of comfortable walking and biking for all who live, work, and visit the city over the next ten years. It addresses key areas such as improving safety and awareness, increasing walking and bicycling trips, advancing the city's reputation for high-quality facilities, enhancing connectivity and equitable access to destinations, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions and household transportation costs. The plan emphasizes implementing best practices in facility design and includes components like public outreach, existing conditions analysis, a facilities toolkit, recommendations, an implementation framework, and funding opportunities.

The City of Portsmouth Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is a comprehensive strategy designed to make bicycling and walking safe, comfortable, and convenient for all ages and abilities. The plan aims to create a connected bicycle and pedestrian network by implementing new programs and policies. Its vision is to integrate walking and bicycling into the daily culture of Portsmouth, fostering a healthy and vibrant community. The strategic goals include enhancing safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, increasing the total number of walking and bicycling trips, and elevating Portsmouth's reputation as a city that embraces active transportation.