Portsmouth looks to make Vaughan Mall 'more than a passageway'

By: Jeff McMenemy

Outlets: Portsmouth Herald

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 811

Last Updated: 4 days, 22 hours ago

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PORTSMOUTH — The city’s Vaughan Mall restoration plan features space for multiple public art displays, new lighting and shade structures and a more inviting place for pedestrians to linger in the iconic downtown area.

The walkway features shops and eateries, connecting Congress and Hanover streets next to the Worth parking lot.

Dave Desfosses, a veteran project manager for the city’s Department of Public Works, said the city and its consultants sought to “create …

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