Bits and Pieces: A Weekly Update from the Strafford Region

BITS AND PIECES

A Weekly Update from the Strafford Region

Planning

SRPC planners Colin Lentz, Blair Haney, and Mark Davie are in the final stages of updating the Transportation and Land Use chapters of the town of Barrington’s master plan. The town has requested these updates in the midst of exceptional growth both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this months-long process, SRPC issued surveys, facilitated meetings with the town’s steering committee, and made extensive recommendations that will continue to make Barrington an attractive community. SRPC will be participating in the upcoming updates to the Housing chapter of the town’s master plan.

STAFF CONTACTS

Blair Haney | Colin Lentz | Mark Davie

PIECES OF INTEREST

Zoning atlas puts New Hampshire’s municipal housing barriers on display

NH OPD Planning Lunches at Noon Webinar “Making Zoning Work for Housing in Your Community”

Transportation

You’re invited to Green Your Fleet! (GYF) at the NH Motor Speedway on June 9. GYF is a full day event and demonstration spotlighting Alternative Fuels, Electric Vehicles, technology and infrastructure. Learn from fleet managers and industry experts how to transition municipal, commercial, and light-duty vehicles and equipment to biodiesel, electric, propane, natural gas, telematics + more. Join us for networking, lunch, a keynote speaker, panel presentations, vendor exhibits, an on/off-road vehicle and equipment showcase, and a thrilling ride-and-drive on the NASCAR racetrack. Contact Jonathan.M.LaBier@des.nh.gov for more info and register today.

Registration Link

PIECES OF INTEREST

Recreational Trails Program from the Bureau of Trails (NHDNCR):

Concord information sessions May 17 (Required for application); Applications due June 14.

Thriving Communities Program from USDOT and HUD coming soon!

Economic Development

This week, the draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) was published. The CEDS is one of SRPC’s core documents and this update provides data, recent trends, and updated strategies. The document helps guide the programming of the Strafford Economic Development District which provides technical assistance and other services to all of Strafford County and Brookfield and Wakefield in Carroll County. The public comment period starts today, Friday, May 12.

PIECES OF INTEREST

People and Property: Real Estate and Construction News From Around NH

Converting Offices To Housing Is Hard. These Changes Could Make It Easier.

Strafford Regional Planning Commission | 603-994-3500 | srpc@strafford.org| www.strafford.org

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April 28, 2023