Welcome to Nashua re-CODE

Ask Us Anything! During Office Hours

You know what makes Nashua special. We want to hear from you about how to guide its future.

When & Where: August 26th 2025, 5-7pm at Nashua City Hall

Additional office hours will be held virtually over Zoom on September 10th 2025. Click here to join.

City staff and planning experts from Principle Group will be on hand to:

  • Answer your questions about Nashua re‑CODE

  • Help you understand how zoning affects your daily life and future growth

  • Listen to your ideas, concerns, and hopes

Why it matters: Your input will help create a zoning code that reflects Nashua’s values and aspirations for decades to come.

Let's build a walkable, diverse, vibrant Nashua together. See you there!

To read the first draft of Nashua re-CODE, click here.

Code Week Gallery

If you missed Code Week, visit the Code Week Gallery to learn more!

Vision Week Gallery

About Nashua re-CODE

Nashua re-CODE is a pivotal initiative that is set to transform the future of our City.

Building upon the vision outlined in Imagine Nashua, and guided by a commitment to a diverse and forward-thinking community, the City is embarking on a journey to redefine its zoning ordinances and land use policies.

Nashua is your city. You know the strengths and shortcomings of your neighborhood. You know what you want for yourself and your family. And you care about the impacts that will shape Nashua’s future. Your participation will help preserve the things you love about Nashua today, and will help build the Nashua you hope to see in the future.

To learn more about Nashua re-CODE visit the about page

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.