Here are some recent reports, studies and articles—from actionable ideas to emerging issues with long-term implications for New Hampshire municipalities—that came across NHMA’s radar:
NLC creates 21st Century ROAD to Housing local provisions tracker
Stay ahead of federal housing policy changes with the National League of Cities’ new 21st Century ROAD to Housing Local Provisions Tracker. This interactive dashboard helps local leaders monitor implementation timelines, rulemaking status and funding requirements for 35 housing-related provisions in the law, and makes it easier to plan, prepare and pursue opportunities that support housing supply and affordability.
Preparing governments for an era of interconnected cyber risk
Government agencies and services were the sector most impacted by cyber threats in 2026, accounting for 27% of observed activity, up from 17% in 2025, according to Microsoft. Governments are also the most frequently targeted sectors for nation-state activity. They are attractive targets because they hold sensitive information, operate essential services, and sit at the center of networks of agencies, contractors, technology providers, and critical infrastructure operators.
Study looks at impact of affordable housing on nearby home values
New Hampshire Housing released a new study looking at how affordable housing projects in New Hampshire affect the value of nearby properties. The study defined “affordable housing” as developments that are income-restricted and publicly subsidized, as opposed to homes that happen to be affordable for a given household. Researchers analyzed home sales near developments completed between 2010 and 2023 to see whether prices shifted after construction, and they compared the results with those near market-rate multifamily developments of similar size.
The study found no evidence that affordable housing developments in the state have a measurable negative effect on neighboring property values. CommunityScale, the urban planning consultancy that conducted the research, notes that this doesn’t mean every project will have the same impact, since outcomes can vary with a development’s design, location, size, management, and the surrounding market.