How Can We Make Portsmouth the Best Place to Live and Work for Everyone?
This report summarizes the efforts of Portsmouth Listens through Phase I of the Study Circle process. We brought together nearly 300 people in 26 groups to ponder and respond to the question, How Can We Make Portsmouth the Best Place to Live and Work for Everyone? The purpose of this Summary Report is to provide an overview of the information coming out of Phase I of the Study Circles. This is not a statistical analysis, nor is it intended to be a substitute for the information and ideas developed and presented by each of the Study Circles in their attached reports. Rather, our intent is to pique your interest and encourage you to read each and every one of the 26 reports totaling 147 pages. This may seem a daunting task. Nevertheless, we encourage you to read each and every report because you will find a treasure trove of information and ideas that will inspire you about what this City is and can be. The Process Utilizing the Study Circle format, 26 teams averaging approximately eight
