Strafford Regional Planning Commission

Our partners at the New Hampshire Office of Planning and Development have announced the availability of new and updated resources and publications, check them out below: The 2024 update to the Current Estimates and Trends in NH's Housing Supply: https://lnkd.in/eWau_bRw The updated Planning Board Handbook for Local Officials: https://lnkd.in/eyPmuGBF The updated Board of Adjustment Handbook for Local Officials: https://lnkd.in/erkVE8yF

?? Grants available for LAND CONSERVATION TRANSACTION COSTS in the Great Bay ?? Watershed - Land Protection Transaction Grant Program, Spring 2025 Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership announces the Spring 2025 application is available. Grants assist with transaction costs for land protection projects in the Great Bay Watershed of New Hampshire. Qualified nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organizations, municipalities and units of government may apply. Application Due Date: April 11, 2025 Grant Application Instructions and Application Form are available on the GBRPP website

?? Calling all Planners! ?? Join the New Hampshire Planner Association for a Plan Reading & Analysis Workshop on April 11th, 2025 from 8:45 AM – 12:30 PM in Concord, NH! Whether you're new to planning or a seasoned pro, this hands-on workshop will help you master reading and analyzing site plans. Learn key terms, highlight plans, and boost your confidence in analyzing site plans and projects! Cost: $25 (NHPA members) | $35 (non-members) Limited spots available— Learn more and register now before it fills up:

Your input is key to developing the region's next comprehensive plan! ?? Forward Thinking: A Comprehensive Plan for the Strafford Region is a project that will help shape the future vision of our region that addresses key topics like land use, transportation, and economic development. Join the conversation today and stay tuned for updates and get involved as we work together to create a vision for a vibrant, sustainable, and resilient region. ?? Read our full press release: https://conta.cc/4hi6ENf ?? Visit our Forward Thinking webpage: https://buff.ly/4h66nwU ?? Take the Forward Thinking survey: https://buff.ly/40vpTNM

?? GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR STEWARDSHIP COSTS in the GREAT BAY WATERSHED?? The Great Bay Resource Protection Partnership announces Stewardship Grant Program Spring 2025 Stewardship Grant Program applications are available to assist with land stewardship costs for permanently protected conservation lands in NH’s Great Bay watershed. Eligible Stewardship activities include habitat management, existing trail maintenance, property and project planning, and natural resource inventory projects. Eligible applicants include the fee owner or conservation easement holder of eligible conservation properties, including qualified nonprofit tax-exempt 501(c)(3) conservation organizations, municipalities and units of government. Application Due Date: April 15, 2025 Stewardship Grant Application Instructions and Application Form are available on the GBRPP website

Check out the March SRPC Newsletter: https://conta.cc/4harg9v

Check out the March SRPC Newsletter: https://conta.cc/4harg9v

Have you been looking for an opportunity to hone your skills at reading and analyzing site and subdivision plans? Join the New Hampshire Planners Association and SNHPC Executive Director Sylvia von Aulock for an interactive, in-person workshop on plan reading and analysis on Friday, April 11th. Register today, as seats are limited! For more details; the full schedule; and registration information, please visit https://lnkd.in/ezTzdW-d

?? March 1st is international Wheelchair Users Day, and what a great week to talk about paratransit in this week's Just a TIP series. ?? The Federal Transit Administration's (FTA) Section 5310 allocates federal funding for public transit specifically for older adults and people experiencing disabilities. It is common for non-profits to utilize 5310, such as Strafford CAP and Meals on Wheels of Rockingham County.

Please join REDC to discuss the future of and create an economic development plan for Southeastern NH. Their next event is Thursday March 6th from 5:00-7:30 PM at the Galley Hatch in Hampton. Topics discussed will include transportation, infrastructure, the environment, culture and recreation, workforce and economy, housing, and more. Please RSVP to one or multiple visioning sessions events (which are free to attend) using this link: www.redc.com/ceds.