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Portsmouth Planning Board approved a redevelopment project at 361 Hanover Street, converting the former Portsmouth Steam Factory Building into 40 market-rate apartments.

The project, proposed by Hampshire Development Corp., involves renovating an existing building and constructing four new ones, despite neighborhood concerns about size and compatibility.

Residents expressed worries about the buildings' height, impact on neighborhood character, and loss of privacy.

The developer reduced the initial apartment count from 48 to 40 and included more parking than required to address some community concerns.

The board's approval includes conditions such as a construction management and mitigation plan to minimize disruption during development.

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