A Design Charrette Comes to Greenland The Winnicut River Project (WRP) is hosting a Design Charrette with Plan NH on Friday and Saturday, October 16-17, in Greenland, New Hampshire. The WRP is a nonpartisan community project formed by Greenland residents, and supported by the Town of Greenland. It is funded by a Great Bay 2030
Plan New Hampshire is pleased to announce the release of the 2026 Plymouth Community Design Charrette report! This publication represents the 86th charrette publication by Plan NH across 70 NH cities and towns. Why Plan NH Came to Plymouth On May 29-30, Plan NH gathered a team of talented volunteers for an intensive two-day charrette
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 Plan NH Fall Conference! More than 85 planners, architects, engineers, developers, municipal leaders, community members, and other built-environment professionals gathered at Rivermill at Dover Landing on September 15 for a day of learning, conversation, and connection focused on a growing question in New Hampshire: How
Plan NH is proud to celebrate Anna Wells, our Program Coordinator, on her selection to the Leadership New Hampshire Class of 2027! Leadership New Hampshire brings together a diverse group of emerging and established leaders from across the state for a year-long experience focused on building relationships, exploring New Hampshire’s communities and challenges, and developing
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How can new neighborhood developments become places where people truly belong? That question is at the heart of Plan NH’s 2026 Fall Conference, Built to Belong: The Next Generation of Mixed-Use Neighborhood Developments, and we’re excited to announce Donald Powers, AIA, CNU, LEED AP, as this year’s keynote speaker. A founding partner of Union Studio
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In 2019, the Temple Planning Board was looking for fresh ideas to address the lack of affordable housing in town. At the same time, the Select Board and Highway Department were facing challenges with the current location of the Highway Garage in the Village Center. Temple also had several town-owned properties that were undeveloped and
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Plan NH is proud to announce Randy Knowles as the inaugural recipient of the Plan NH Champion Award, a new recognition established in 2026 to honor individuals and organizations whose extraordinary commitment, advocacy, and generosity strengthen Plan NH’s mission and help create healthier, more vibrant communities across New Hampshire. Presented for the first time at
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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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