Category Archives: Outreach

Local First Alliance

Posted on February 20, 2010 by Joanna

Local First Alliance is a new organization created last summer by a group of independent business and non-profit leaders in the Upper Valley. The mission is to: Create a strong and sustainable local economy that benefits all Upper Valley residents; … Continue reading →

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UV Lunch Bunch in Norwich

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Joanna

Our Upper Valley planners quarterly gathering was hosted by Norwich yesterday.  Great chili made by Phil and amazing lemon tart provided by Woodstock’s Michael Brands – it was all delicious. We shared war stories.  Talked about development activity (or lack thereof); … Continue reading →

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Dartmouth’s Half Million Dollar TDM Programs

Posted on July 18, 2008 by Joanna

At the June Commuting Breakfast, Bill Barr presented Dartmouth’s package of transportation demand management programs to an employee-filled Alumni Hall. Feedback from the breakfast has encouraged Dartmouth’s parking and transportation committee to pursue additional programs for faculty, staff and students. Such new programs … Continue reading →

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Students Participate in Local Government

Posted on July 11, 2008 by Joanna

A fresh planning perspective from the young people in a community… Manchester, VT has appointed high school students to their local boards and there seems to be benefits for all.  Wouldn’t it be great to have high school and/or college … Continue reading →

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UV Planners Talk Process

Posted on June 12, 2008 by Joanna

Yesterday, the Lebanon Planning Office hosted the quarterly informal Upper Valley planners group.  Local and regional planners gathered to talk about public process, community input, and development activity in their respective towns and regions.  Conversation focused on innovative public involvement techniques; … Continue reading →

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Hanover School Board looks into transportation

Posted on May 26, 2008 by Joanna

At Wednesday’s school board meeting, the Ray School PTO transportation committee presented results of a recent parent survey and recommendations.  The two main recommendations were to improve the bus routes and ridership, and create a safer environment at the school and … Continue reading →

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Confronting NIMBYs or Embracing a Difference of Opinion

Posted on March 19, 2008 by Joanna

The Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission (UVLSRPC) sponsored another thought-provoking seminar at Dartmouth’s Baker Library on March 19th. The seminar was part of the American Planning Association Audio/Web Conference Training Series brought to our region through the generous … Continue reading →

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Welcome

Posted on March 14, 2008 by Joanna

Yay, planning! We’re trying out technology, seeing if these is a useful way to keep people informed about some of the planning efforts in the Office of Planning, Design and Construction. If nothing else, it’s a way for me to … Continue reading →

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