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Plan NH Announces 2025 New Hampshire Construction Industry Ethics Awardee – Gary Abbott

Gary Abbott, retired Executive Vice President of the Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire (AGC NH), has been named as the recipient of the Twenty-Ninth annual New Hampshire Construction Industry Ethics Award.  The award honors the “individual, business, or organization that, through words and deeds, best demonstrates a commitment to upholding the highest ethical standards […]

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Register for the NH OPD Spring 2025 Planning & Zoning Conference on May 10

The New Hampshire Office of Planning and Development (OPD) Spring 2025 Planning and Zoning Conference is a free, full day online conference on Saturday, May 10 from 8:45 am to 3:30 pm. The conference will have three tracks: Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, and Historic Preservation and Housing. For additional conference details including the

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Plan NH In the News: Downtown Sidewalk Charrette Generates Ideas for Art District Rejuvenation

MANCHESTER, N.H. – Sidewalks! But not just any sidewalks. Sidewalks that make you know that you’re in Manchester. That, and other ideas, concepts and other discussion points on how to improve the heart of Manchester’s downtown area in a charette at the Palace Theatre’s Spotlight Room. The charette, a process often found in architecture and land

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Plan NH Participates in ADU Design Challenge

Plan NH Executive Director Tiffany Tononi McNamara recently participated on the jury for the Monadnock Region ADU Design Challenge. Organized by Southwest Region Planning Commission, the ADU Design Challenge sought to raise awareness about the real world possibilities for ADUs in New Hampshire, and to connect interested homeowners in the Monadnock Region with implementable designs. Architects

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Anna Wells Joins Plan NH as New Program Coordinator

Plan NH is excited to welcome Anna Wells to the Plan NH team in the role of Program Coordinator! A resident of Hopkinton, NH, Anna most recently served as the Town’s Economic Development Director for more than three years. She is committed to improving community vibrancy and well-being by fostering a sense of place and

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Member Spotlight: Nobis Group

Since 1988, Nobis Group, a 100% employee-owned consulting firm, has been delivering top-notch engineering and environmental solutions. Our mission is all about driving success for our Employee-Owners, clients, and communities through our expertise in civil engineering, geotechnical engineering, and environmental services. We work on a wide range of projects, from site remediation to land development,

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Plan NH Releases Final Report for Newmarket Charrette

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 Scholarship Applications Due April 11, 2025

Plan NH is excited to announce that applications are currently being accepted for our Scholarship and Fellowship Program. This program includes the Plan NH Fellowship Fund, the Alfred T. Granger Student Art Trust Fund, and the Paul and Ann Harvey Scholarship Fund, all of which support students who call New Hampshire home and are studying

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Plan NH Merit Award Nominations Due April 15, 2025

Nominations are currently being sought for Plan NH’s 2025 Merit Awards of Excellence. The Merit Awards program is designed to “recognize and showcase outstanding projects that demonstrate how the built environment can make a positive contribution to people and places and reflect the mission and values of Plan NH.” All nominations are reviewed for their

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Member Spotlight: John Turner Consulting

Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, John Turner Consulting is a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. JTC provides a comprehensive range of services for the built environment, including geotechnical engineering, environmental and hazardous materials consulting, pavement consulting, materials testing, special inspections, resident engineering, and sustainability and energy solutions. Our team serves clients

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