The puzzle piece mural and whale's tail sculpture in downtown Dover, NH. (Source: SRPC)

Planning During the week of Aug. 16, Autumn Scott prepared for the next steering committee meeting for the update to Rollinsford's stormwater regulations. This is being completed with funds from the NH Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) Source Water Protection program, which will also support stormwater regulation updates in Milton.   As an outcome of its first meeting, the Rollinsford steering committee decided to focus on new ways to engage and educate the public, and to connect with developers and industrial facilities. Through this update the town hopes to focus on setting a standard for future development that is informed by the community and what is best for the town.  For more information on stormwater management and why it's important, visit the NHDES website.   Pieces of Interest Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership Land Protection Transaction Grant Applications Due Oct. 1 Investing in Water & Wastewater Infrastructure for Long-Term Benefits for NH [NHMA webinar]

Transportation SRPC staff have been hard at work writing and editing content for SRPC's new website, set to launch on Labor Day weekend. Led by Rachel Dewey, data analyst, and Shayna Sylvia, communications and outreach planner, the SRPC website is being created in-house so that it meets the exact needs of the Commission.   Some of the exciting new features being integrated into the site include a project portal, document library, and a customized structure that allows relevant projects and documents to show up as related elements of unique pages on the site. This is especially important for SRPC's function as a Metropolitan Planning Organization, where all documents, public involvement processes and certain assurances are required to be easily accessible and logically found on any MPO website.   These upgrades and efforts to ensure information is better presented and accessible is also in line with SRPC's strategic plan, and staff are excited to soon share this new resource with Commissioners, partners, stakeholders, and the general public.  Pieces of Interest Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Heads to the House: Details and Reactions From the Planning World ORT Maintenance Work on I-95 in Hampton

Economic Development   Following the launch of the Promoting Outdoor Play! online map viewer, an interactive tool cataloguing over 340 recreation sites in the Strafford region, the Dover Arts Commission inquired if something similar could be done with public arts and culture sites in the Garrison City. In response, SRPC staff have been working with this public body and with municipal staff within the city's planning department, to create a map that would help residents and visitors explore the arts and culture opportunities in Dover. This project is scheduled to be completed over the next few months, and has led SRPC staff to pursue funding and strategies to complete this effort on a regional basis.  This week, GIS Planner Jackson Rand and Communications and Outreach Planner, Shayna Sylvia, met to have a preliminary discussion on what types of sites and measures SRPC would be looking to catalog for a regional arts and culture inventory. As the project takes shape, SRPC will be looking to connect with volunteers who have local knowledge of arts and culture in their communities. If you are interested in being involved with this project, or have a good understanding of the arts and cultural resources in your community, please contact Shayna Sylvia.  Pieces of Interest The Impact of the Housing Shortage [NH Business Review webinar] SRPC Launches Consultant Technical Assistance Program

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August 20, 2021