A focus on commercial districts, the downtown, and storefront
improvement programs all point toward a sense of place to encourage
the vitality and vibrancy of small businesses across the city.
Action: Support public
realm improvements and
placemaking in Nashua’s
commercial districts and
corridors with specific
focus on improving the
overall experience of
these districts.
Action: Review signage
ordinance/guidelines
to ensure high quality
and attractive signage
while being sensitive to
the needs and financial
capacity of small
businesses.
Timeframe: Ongoing
Action: Develop storefront
improvement program
to help small businesses
to renovate and restore
commercial and retail
facades
Recommendation 1
Timeframe: Mid-term
Align efforts with citywide
commercial/retail facade and
signage guidelines to ensure
general consistency and
coherency in formal language with
opportunities for unique design
attributes reflecting individual
businesses
Timeframe: Near-term/Ongoing
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