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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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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Are you interested in volunteering your time and talent with a Plan NH charrette team, or possibly bringing the charrette program to your community? Join us for a virtual lunch-and-learn event on March 10, 2026 from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn more about the program and how you can get involved. Register now for this free
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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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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 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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In April 2024, Plan NH completed a Community Design Charrette in the Town of Sunapee, NH. After a rainy tour of the target area and conducting public listening sessions, the Charrette Team presented a series of recommendations related to enhancing the Sunapee Harbor and Sunapee Harbor Riverwalk areas and creating more connectivity between those areas
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Are you interested in volunteering your time and talent with a Plan NH charrette team, or possibly bringing the charrette program to your community? Join us for a virtual lunch and learn event on March 28, 2024 from 12:00-1:00 PM to learn more about the program and how you can get involved. Register now for
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