In Nashua last year, a group of residents gathered around maps and sketches, imagining how their downtown could grow while staying vibrant and walkable. Across the state in Hampton, neighbors and local leaders explored creative ideas for housing and public spaces, collaborating side by side to envision a stronger community. These moments are at the […]
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Fourteen of the 26 largest engineering firms in New Hampshire are proud Plan NH members, according to the New Hampshire Business Review Book of Lists. This strong representation reflects Plan NH’s reach and relevance within the state’s engineering community, as well as the value firms place on being part of a collaborative, cross-sector network. Engineering
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Plan NH is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Merit Awards of Excellence, which recognize outstanding projects that enhance the built environment and reflect Plan NH’s mission and values. Submissions are evaluated for their connection to Smart Growth and Livability principles, creative collaboration, and positive community impact across social, economic, environmental, and inclusivity factors. “Nominations
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Meet Taylor Barry Plan NH Intern through the Semester for Impact Program What’s your major? ” I am currently a sophomore at UNH Durham with a dual major in Community & Environmental Planning and Sustainability. “ What are your career goals within the planning field? ” I hope to develop and influence public policy, especially
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Plan NH is now accepting applications for the Plan NH Annual Scholarship and Fellowship Program, calling on designers, artists, and future leaders of the built environment to apply by April 10, 2026. The program supports New Hampshire residents pursuing education in fields aligned with Plan NH’s mission to foster excellence in planning,
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As Plan NH celebrates 30 years of Community Design Charrettes, we’re looking back at where it all began — in Belmont, New Hampshire — and the community effort that launched a statewide model for collaborative planning. In January 1996, the town of Belmont, New Hampshire, became the testing ground for a bold idea: that meaningful
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As we reflect on 2025, I am grateful for the people and partnerships that make Plan NH a strong and trusted voice for New Hampshire’s built environment. Thanks to our members, donors, sponsors, volunteers, and partners, Plan NH closed the year with growing momentum and meaningful impact across the state. Our network now includes more
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Novo [no-vo] (1st) verb. Translation: make new, renovate Design is powerful. It can impact and reshape the world in meaningful ways. At Novo Studio Architects, we use the power of design to make new projects and renovate spaces, improving our community one project at a time. Our firm has worked in a variety of places
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Meet Julia Mistretta Plan NH Intern through the Semester for Impact Program What’s your major? ” I’ll graduate in 2027 with a dual major in Community and Environmental Planning and Sustainability, and a minor in Sustainable Energy. ” What are your career interests? ” I’m excited about so many aspects of the planning field that
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Nominations are now open for the thirtieth annual New Hampshire Construction Industry Ethics Award, a milestone year celebrating the leaders who set the bar for integrity in the state’s construction industry. This prestigious honor is awarded to “the individual, business, or organization that, through words and deeds, best demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest
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