Kyle Pimental, principal regional planner, at the
 Dover climate change workshop

Source: SRPC
Planning

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Kyle Pimental, principal planner, helped facilitate the "Dover Takes on Climate Change" workshop, which collected the public's input on the climate adaption chapter of the city's master plan. The workshop was held at the Dover Middle School and was well attended. Attendees were asked to share their thoughts on actions to address the impacts of climate change on the city of Dover through group discussion and activities.

In a follow up to the workshop, an online survey has been released. Interested parties can provide additional feedback via the survey . The survey must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Nov. 11. Respondents may complete part of the survey, close out, and return later to complete it, although they will need to use the same computer and browser. The survey will be available until 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10.

For more information,  contact Kyle Pimental at kpimental@strafford.org, or at 603-994-3500. 
 
Pieces of Interest
 
 
Transportation

Municipalities and agencies in the Strafford region have submitted applications for  funding through the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement program (CMAQ). This is the first time funding has been available through an open application round since 2011. Projects submitted from the Strafford region are diverse and offer strong local and regional benefits in air quality improvement, congestion relief, and beyond. 

Strafford MPO's role in the process included reviewing applications prior to their submission. Moving forward, Strafford MPO will conduct air quality analyses related to each project in the region for which an application was submitted. 
 
See the  attached list  of submitted projects for general information. Contact Strafford MPO for more information on the CMAQ program, or click this link to NHDOT's page:


Economic Development

Nancy O'Connor, program content coordinator, attended Vibrant Villages' "The Role of Community Design in Economic Development" conference in Dover on Thursday, Oct. 26, and Friday, Oct. 27. The event focused on quality of life as a real economic development driver and highlighted Dover as a success story. Sessions also addressed leveraging historic assets for local economic activity, data and numbers supporting quality of life as an economic driver, and assets and strategies for communities to grow their economic prosperity.
 
The conference included a walking tour of the Garrison City and a presentation on the new NH Department of Business and Economic Affairs, formerly the Department of Resources and Economic Development (DRED).

Learn more about Vibrant Villages, their mission, and other events they hold at  http://www.vibrantvillagesnh.org/ .  


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Sununu picks GBCC's Arvelo for development post

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