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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. Learning from an expert panel and a guided tour of […]

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30 Years of Charrettes | In the Beginning, There Was Belmont

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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Member Spotlight: Lavallee Brensinger Architects

Lavallee Brensinger Architects is proudly approaching its fifth decade of practice. Since our founding in 1976, we’ve grown into one of the regions leading architectural, planning, and interior design firm, serving clients across the Northeast and beyond. We bring extensive experience, specialized expertise, a full range of in-house services, and an impressive depth of portfolio

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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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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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Public-Private Partnerships at Work in Downtown Nashua – 5/19/25

Join Plan NH for an afternoon of education, inspiration, and rooftop networking in Downtown Nashua! This event will begin with a panel presentation exploring how municipalities and private sector partners can work together to deliver impactful results in tough times, followed by a walking tour of Downtown Nashua showcasing real-world examples of recent projects made

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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 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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