12.11.2025 Housing Committee

The City of Portsmouth's Housing Committee convened to review progress on several housing initiatives, with a strong focus on the Sherburn School redevelopment project. The committee discussed the phased development approach, financing challenges including the pursuit of tax credits and additional funding for infrastructure upgrades, and the complexities of preserving historic elements of the school building. They highlighted the importance of mixed-use zoning and affordable housing efforts, including projects like Commerce Way and the Service Credit Union development. The committee also addressed zoning ordinance amendments, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and co-living units as part of broader strategies to increase housing availability. Transparency and communication with the public were emphasized, with commitments to improve reporting and updates on project milestones. Overall, the meeting underscored ongoing efforts to balance development, historic preservation, and affordable housing within budgetary and regulatory constraints.