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Community Development

The Community Development Division:                                                                                                                                      FY 2007 Annual Report

  • Is responsible to guide the City of Nashua and its citizens in its pursuit of a clear vision for its future and to provide the framework and mechanisms for the City and the private sector to implement that vision.

 

  • Is your first stop if you are planning to develop or expand in Nashua.  Whether you are a resident adding a deck or a business expanding your office space, our well-educated and experienced professional Planning Department and Building Safety Department staff will provide technical expertise and help you navigate the process.

 

  • Is committed to maintaining high standards for our natural and built environment.  The Code Enforcement Department encourages neighborhood reinvestment, safe and healthy housing, and works to protect the environment, aesthetics and property values.  The City of Nashua has a wealth of natural resources that City leaders have had the foresight to protect.  The Northwest Conservation Land was purchased in 2003 to protect the City’s drinking water supply.  About 400 acres of land in the Lovewell’s Pond area is now owned by the City, almost 200 acres of which is permanently protected with a conservation easement held by the Society for the Protection of NH Forests.  Nashua is part of the national Cities for Climate Protection Program, the goal of which is to reduce greenhouse gasses.

 

  • Works closely with parties interested in developing or redeveloping sites that are key to Nashua’s future.  We look for opportunities to collaborate and can bring resources to the right project.  The Division’s Brownfields Program focuses on sites that have real or perceived contamination, providing technical expertise and site assessment assistance.

 

  • Aggressive efforts have resulted in federal grants for public projects that will add value to the City, such as the Riverfront Promenade, Rotary Common Park and the new Senior Activity Center.
Neighborhoods are where we live and where we raise our families.  Everyone deserves to live in a quality neighborhood that is safe, clean and cared for.  The Urban Programs Department provides resources to improve living conditions and access to jobs and services, primarily for those of lower income and those with disabilities.  The Division supports the Livable Walkable Communities program in the Tree and Ledge Streets neighborhoods.  The Housing Improvement Program (HIP) offers funding assistance to qualified homeowners for capital repairs.

We look forward to working with you to assure the long term viability of the City of Nashua.

Community Development Director:  Katherine Hersh – 589-3075
Business Coordinator:  Jean Lyons – 589-3096