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NHARPC CORNER: Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) and Recreation Planning

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.

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The primary role of a Regional Planning Commission (RPC) is to support local municipalities in their planning and community development responsibilities. This is done in a variety of ways such as:

Trails for Wildlife and People

Trails for People and Wildlife is a mapping tool and guide for planning recreational trails that enables people to get out and enjoy nature while also allowing wildlife to thrive. Intended for landowners, planners, trail builders and conservation groups, the objective of Trails for People and Wildlife is to help facilitate the placement of thoughtfully located networks of well-maintained trails that help people get outside while minimizing wildlife disturbance.

Financing Public Recreation Services

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.

Recreation Programs and the ADA

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The Power of Parks and Recreation in Building Strong NH Communities

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.

“The Recreation and Parks sector is literally and figuratively the heart of any community, it pumps the life-giving blood through any region, touching in a meaningful way, every citizen.” – Ian Hill, Business Leader/Humanitarian

 

The Benefits of Parks and Recreation