The purpose of Nashua re-CODE is to update the City’s Zoning Ordinances to support the vision outlined in Imagine Nashua. To learn more about the project, visit the about page.

While most people don’t spend a lot of time thinking about zoning codes, citizen input is critical to ensure that zoning codes reflect their views.

City codes are developed to accomplish two very important objectives. First, codes must be deliberately designed to define the vision of what kind of growth communities want. Second, codes must provide clear, equitable guidance for development — paving the way for investors to propose and create neighborhood assets that make sustainable economic sense.

Once city codes are adopted they have lasting impacts to neighborhoods. Because of their longevity, it’s absolutely critical that they effectively reflect the community’s vision for the future. Code Week enables residents to express their concerns and aspirations for their neighborhood, ensuring that they’re reflected in the codes that will control development for decades to come.

During Vision Week several sessions were held to gather community input on what residents envisioned for the future of Nashua. We heard some of your big ideas for the future, learned what places people love, and learned what places might need a little love as well. To see content from the final presentation and gallery walk click here.

During Code Week, community members collaborated on refining zoning ordinances to meet the city's development needs. The event highlighted key updates and engaged the public in shaping the future of urban development. To learn more and view highlights, visit the Code Week Gallery page.