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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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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Celebrating 30 Years of Community Impact Through Design Charrettes Portsmouth, NH — In recognition of the countless partnerships forged through our Community Design Charrette Program, Plan NH is offering free membership to municipalities in 2026. Our long-standing Design Charrette Program has always centered around municipal collaboration, and offering free memberships is our way of giving
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Plan NH is thrilled to announce the release of the final report from our most recent Charrette in the city of Nashua, NH. In May 2025, our multidisciplinary design team conducted a two-day Charrette focused on Nashua’s Millyard area. To best understand Nashua’s vision for the Millyard, the team toured the target area, engaged with
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Plan NH is pleased to announce the release of the final report from our recent Community Design Charrette held in Manchester, NH. In April 2025, our multidisciplinary team visited Manchester to conduct a two-day charrette focused on reimagining key areas of the city through a lens of connectivity, accessibility, and vibrant placemaking. After touring the
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Plan NH has released the final report for our recent charrette in Newmarket! In October 2024, Plan NH completed a Community Design Charrette in the Town of Newmarket, NH. After touring the target area and conducting public listening sessions, the Charrette Team presented a series of recommendations related to enhancing Newmarket’s downtown riverfront and creating
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Plan NH Celebrates Milestone 80th Charrette, Empowering Communities Across New Hampshire Since 1996 Portsmouth, NH – Plan NH is excited to announce the completion of its 80th community design charrette, marking a significant milestone in our three-decade-long mission of partnering with communities across the state to create healthier, more vibrant, and resilient places to live,
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