Spring Workshop & Walking Tour in Contoocook Village, Hopkinton – 5/6/26

Join Plan NH for an afternoon of education, inspiration, and networking in Contoocook Village in Hopkinton!

This workshop explores “The Village Center Solution,” a strategy to balance traditional housing demands with the walkable, mixed-use environments essential for retaining and attracting younger generations to New Hampshire. The afternoon will consist of an expert panel and a guided tour of key landmarks and trails in Contoocook Village – highlighting real-world successes, ongoing challenges, and future plans to sustain vibrancy. Attendees will learn how density and collaborative planning can create vibrant, sustainable communities for all generations of residents.

SCHEDULE:

1:00pm – Panel discussion at the Hopkinton Town Library (61 Houston Drive, Contoocook, NH) Featuring:

• • Corinne Breton-Benfield | Stay Work Play NH

  • Shannon Rogers | Community and Economic Development, UNH Cooperative Extension

  • Greg Bakos | VHB

  • Danica Miller | Town of Peterborough

  • Tom Emerson | studioB-E Architecture

  • …and others

2:30pm – Walking tour of Contoocook Village

4:30-6:00pm – Networking and refreshments at Cedar & Main Tavern (16 Cedar St, Contoocook, NH)

Who should attend?

Planners, Economic Developers, Housing Professionals, Architects, Developers, Real Estate Professionals, and anyone curious about community development and planning.

CEUs through AIA and APA pending approval.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!

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