From Plans to Projects: Why Some Ideas Get Built - 2/20/26

From Plans to Projects: Why Some Ideas Get Built – 2/20/26

February 20, 2026 | 8:30am - 12:00pm

Venue : Granite Edvance 3 Barrell Ct. Concord, NH 03301

From Plans to Projects: Why Some Ideas Get Built

Planners—whether serving on a local board or working as professionals—often adopt regulations to expand housing choices, enliven downtowns, and strengthen municipal finances. Yet when those results don’t appear, the missing link is often the economics behind development decisions.

This interactive workshop will demystify “development math”, showing how financial feasibility drives what actually gets built. Participants will explore:

How development math works within local regulations
The connection between development patterns and municipal finances
How small regulatory changes can unlock better housing, downtown vitality, and stronger community outcomes

Designed for both citizen planners and professional staff, this session will give participants the tools to better align planning goals with financial feasibility—bridging the gap between regulation and reality.

This workshop will be held Friday, February 20^th from 8:30 AM – 12 PM at the Mt. Washington conference room at Granite Edvance at 3 Barrell Ct, Concord, NH 03301.

Class size is limited to 35 participants.

Cost: $25 (includes light refreshments)
Registration fees will be refunded for individuals representing HOP grantees and Housing Champion communities after attending.
AICP Credits Available

Registration deadline is Monday, February 16.

This course is presented by New Hampshire Housing. NH Housing will offer future sessions of this workshop across the state, including an upcoming sessions in Nashua and the North Country.