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NHARPC CORNER: What Is Planning and Why Do We Plan?

What is Planning?

It may surprise you to know that land use planning topics can come up in the dentist chair, when talking with a neighbor, reading the paper, or in whispers by your hairdresser. How is that true? Simple, people talk about change, growth, and preservation of the land, water, and even air. Whether it is a new brewery coming to town, a small subdivision down the street, or when a building had been vacant – now a new furniture repair and antique store is moving in: people talk about land use changes all the time.

NHARPC CORNER: Building Resilience Against Extreme Weather Events

causeway flooding  [Flooding on New Castle Causeway NH 1B, Courtesy the RPC, ©Jim Cerny]

How Much Housing Do We Need? New Hampshire’s Regional Housing Needs Assessments

The information contained in this article is not intended as legal advice and may no longer be accurate due to changes in the law. Consult NHMA's legal services or your municipal attorney.

NHARPC CORNER: True or False: Debunking Common Master Plan Myths

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2020 Land Use Law Conference

Full day virtual conference for municipal land use officials including members of planning and zoning boards, planners, land use administrators, select boards, town and city councilors, building inspectors, code enforcement officers and public works personnel. Presentations will focus on the legal authority and procedures these land use boards must understand with content structured to be beneficial to both novice and experienced municipal officials.

What Can Your RPC Do For You?

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The nine New Hampshire regional planning commissions collectively authored the following series of snapshots to illustrate the many ways in which they can support your local planning needs.

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Planning New Hampshire's Future: The State Development Plan, Regional Master Plans, Local Master Plans, Capital Improvement Plans, and Community Services Master Plan

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THE STATE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Q: Is there a State of New Hampshire Comprehensive Plan?