From Plans to Projects: Why Some Ideas Get Built – 3/13/26

March 13, 2026 | 8:30am - 12:00pm

Venue : Nashua Regional Planning Commission 30 Temple St, STE 310 Nashua, NH 03060

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, March 13^th from 8:30 AM – 12 PM at the Nashua Regional Planning Commission located at 30 Temple Street in Nashua.

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

 

This course is presented by New Hampshire Housing and the Nashua Regional Planning Commission.

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