Nashua
Downtown Development
Due to the success during
COVID more permanent
outdoor seating is being built
out on Main Street. The first
improvement completed
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barriers surrounding the
restaurants. The next step is
a comprehensive downtown
parking study to understand
the balance of existing parking
vs needs; and a downtown
circulation study to understand
and implement permanent
changes to accommodate the
expanded public realm. The
downtown segment of the
Nashua River Corridor is also
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and lighting as part of the
City’s ongoing Downtown
Waterfront Development
project.
Pre-pandemic
Commuting Patterns
Nashua’s private sector labor
needs (workforce) are met by the
region — and the City’s employment
needs (jobs for residents) are
also met by the region. 73% of
the city’s workforce commutes
into Nashua. Nashua’s workforce
commutes into the city primarily
from New Hampshire. Nearly %
the workforce commutes less than
10 miles. 45% of the workforce
commutes more than 10 miles.
Manchester, Hudson and Lowell
are key centers for employees.
In contrast, 70% of Nashua’s
residents commute out of the city
for employment. 40% of resident
commute is into Massachusetts.
31% of commutes are north
toward Manchester. 21% of the
outbound commuters travel more
than 25 miles. Approximately 10%
of residents travel to Manchester.
Approximately 4% commutes to
Boston. Lowell and Burlington are
the next largest commutes.
Commercial
Districts and
Corridors
Nashua is home to several
business and commercial districts,
each with its own character and
advantages for different industries.
Some areas of Nashua are heavily
populated, making them ideal
for corporate and retail clusters.
Several business parks allow
companies to benefit from an
advanced infrastructure anda
synergy that comes from similar
industries in close proximity to
each other. Supporting future
development in these areas, and
keeping them competitive and
ready for 21st century industry
uses is a key goal of the Master
Plan.
Vibrant and thriving commercial
districts are also crucial to quality
of life for the Nashua community,
and throughout the Imagine
Nashua process, the planning team
has heard from many residents and
stakeholders about the importance
of supporting local businesses
in the city and improving overall
experience of mixed-use areas.
