Q & A with Jodie Nazaka, AICP – Economic Development Director, City of Manchester How did you first become involved with the Plan NH Charrette Program, and what drew you to volunteer in the beginning? I first became involved with Plan NH and the Charrette Program early in my career as a young planner in […]
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Q & A with Randy Knowles, Landscape Architect – The Dubay Group How did you first become involved with the Plan NH Charrette Program, and what drew you to volunteer in the beginning? Jeff Taylor, one of the original members and charette facilitators of PlanNH, asked me to participate in the Farmington, NH design charette
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Q & A with C.R. Willeke, P.E. – NHDOT How did you first become involved with the Plan NH Charrette Program, and what drew you to volunteer in the beginning? Former Executive Director Robin LeBlanc was looking for NHDOT volunteers to help navigate and provide input to various charrette teams working in various town and
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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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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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