Community Design Charrette Program
Plan NH’s Community Design Charrette Program brings together residents, local leaders, and volunteer practitioners—including planners, architects, landscape architects, engineers, and other community development experts—in an intensive, collaborative planning process to tackle real-world challenges. Since launching the program in 1996, Plan NH has used charrettes to address issues ranging from downtown and village center revitalization, to housing, transportation, public spaces, historic preservation, and more. Each charrette is grounded in community input and results in practical, visually compelling recommendations communities can act on.
Interested in bringing a Plan NH charrette to your community? Apply today!
Illustrations Courtesy of Barnstead, NH Charrette
“It is truly amazing what can be accomplished when a broad cross-section of professionals collaborate for a common purpose. Everyone did an incredible job and made the event a success!”
More About the Program
To date, Plan NH has facilitated more than 85 charrettes in 69 New Hampshire communities, creating a trusted, replicable model for inclusive community planning. Each charrette brings together diverse perspectives and disciplines, helping communities identify shared priorities and explore practical solutions tailored to their unique context. The program not only delivers actionable design ideas, it also builds local capacity, strengthens partnerships, and fosters shared vision—helping communities move from conversation to action.
Upcoming charrettes:
Plymouth, NH - May 29-30, 2026
Check out our charrette map!
