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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Charrettes are often misunderstood, so let’s clear the air by tackling some of the most common myths about what a charrette is—and what it is not. “A charrette is just another public meeting.” Unlike a typical meeting, a charrette is a two-day, hands-on workshop where design professionals and community members engage in a dialogue addressing
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Established in 1989, CATCH Neighborhood Housing is a 501(c)3 nonprofit real estate development organization that strengthens communities by building and managing a diverse portfolio of safe, high quality, affordable rental housing for individuals and families, including veterans, seniors, and people with disabilities. Recognizing that stable housing alone is not enough, we pair affordable homes with
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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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What is a Design Charrette? – An Explainer by Mike Simoneau of Fuss & O’Neill, Six-time Charrette Volunteer Plan NH’s mission is to foster excellence in planning, design, and development of New Hampshire’s built environment. Charrettes are one of the most direct and impactful ways we bring that mission to life. Since 1996, Plan NH
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“Changed Communities, Shared Patterns” – Charrette Analysis Report by UNH Student and Plan NH Intern Julia Mistretta What We’re Learning from 30 Years of Charrettes A 30-Year Look at Charrette Outcomes As Plan New Hampshire approaches the milestone of 30 Years of Community Design Charrettes, a new report by Julia Mistretta, a UNH student
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Plan New Hampshire is pleased to announce the release of the 2025 Hampton Community Design Charrette Report! This publication represents the 85th Charrette publication by Plan NH across 70 NH cities and towns. Held on October 17–18, the event involved an extensive site tour of the Lafayette Road corridor and public listening sessions to gather vital
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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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Fitzemeyer & Tocci (F&T) is a leading engineering and construction management firm that specializes in designing and building complex facilities for healthcare, academic, research, and science and technology institutions. F&T is the ‘Owner’s Engineer’ providing innovative, practical engineering and construction leadership since 1961. “Plan NH does an amazing job of bringing together an excellent group
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Portsmouth, NH – Plan New Hampshire (Plan NH) is proud to announce the 30th anniversary of its signature Community Design Charrette Program, which has helped towns and cities across the Granite State envision healthier, more vibrant futures since 1996. The first Plan NH charrette took place in Belmont, New Hampshire in January 1996, launching what
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