Communications and outreach planner Shayna and regional planner Stef dress up while telecommuting for the CommuteSmart NH Buses, Bikes and Brooms challenge! Happy Halloween from SRPC! (SRPC Photo)
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Planning
Strafford Regional Planning Commission (SRPC) held the second steering committee meeting for its TUFTS Health Plan project on Thursday, Oct. 29. Focused on age-friendly communities, the project has been titled, Communities for Healthy Aging Transitions (CHAT).
During the meeting, steering committee members, which include representatives from organizations providing LGBTQ+, teen, senior, and other important community services, shared valuable input on outreach approaches and data collection.
Committee members also suggested additional data points to be included as part of the community assessments that will be completed for each of SRPC's 18 communities. These reports will share data, assess gaps, and note opportunities for encouraging equitable options for the aging population.
SRPC staff reviewed the comprehensive survey being developed for the project, as well as an art exercise which prompts participants to draw or use another medium, anecdote, or comment to express what its like living, working or playing in their community as it relates to quality of life for all ages. Feedback was provided to refine these outreach approaches before they are launched in the coming months.
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Strafford Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) finished out the week in second place for the CommuteSmart NH Buses, Bikes and Brooms challenge! While companies still have until next week to log their final trips, Team SRPC is excited to share that they logged 156 sustainable commutes, saving 4,957 drive-alone miles, 4,558 lbs of CO2 and about $2,826. And every full time staffer participated!
This challenge, with a focus on finding alternatives to driving alone to work, took place during the entire month of October. Over the course of the challenge 130 individuals participated, representing over 25 companies To date, 1,400 plus trips were logged, with participants saving close to a total of 5,000 drive alone miles and 4,423 lbs of CO2!
Weekly raffle prizes enticed participation, with two SRPC staff, Nancy and Rachel, winning CommuteSmart NH apparel for logging their trips.
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Strafford Economic Development District (EDD) has officially hired its new economic recovery coordinator position, which was made possible through grant funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) CARES Act awarded in September.
Working closely with dedicated planning staff, the new economic recovery coordinator will focus on implementing SRPC’s EDA CARES Act grant by providing direct technical assistance to member communities, stakeholders, and businesses on issues related to economic development, economic resiliency, and adaptive strategies in response to COVID-19. The economic recovery coordinator will deliver professional planning and technical expertise through direct communications and constituent services with SRPC municipalities and the business community.
Strafford EDD's new staffer will be participating in professional development sessions this weekend, virtually, along with other members of the SRPC team.
Stay tuned to next week's newsletter for an introduction to SRPC's newest employee!
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