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Upcoming Events

Housing Advocacy 101 – 4/16/25

April 16, 2025 | 5:30 pm - 7:00pm

Venue : Portsmouth Public Library 175 Parrott Avenue Portsmouth, NH 03801

Join Home for All Coalition and the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast for a hands-on workshop to strengthen local housing advocacy across the Seacoast and expand support for diverse, affordable and workforce housing in your community. Whether you're a seasoned local housing advocate or just starting out, this workshop will help you gain practical skills to navigate local decision-making, harness storytelling for impact, and mobilize others for meaningful change!

Water, Wastewater, and Housing: Session 1 – 4/23/25

April 23, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00pm

Venue :Virtual

Water, Wastewater, and Housing: A Webinar Series Session 1: An Overview Wednesday, April 23, 2025, 4:30-6 pm Zoom ~ Free

This session offers an overview of how water/wastewater infrastructure is a part of housing, focusing on examples of housing projects, big and small, with and without access to municipal water/sewer. Speakers include Andrew Winter, Executive Director, Twin Pines Housing; Jonah Richard, Owner, Village Ventures: Noah Hodgetts, Principal Planner at New Hampshire Office of Planning & Development, speaking on the NH Zoning Atlas water/sewer overlay; and representatives from the VT Department of Environmental Conservation and the NH Department of Environmental Services. All sessions are open to anyone interested. This session may be of particular interest to developers, home creators, and municipal representatives

Water, Wastewater, and Housing: Session 2 – 4/30/25

April 30, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00pm

Venue :Virtual

Water, Wastewater, and Housing: A Webinar Series Session 2: Upgrading or Expanding Municipal Water/Sewer Facilities Wednesday, April 30, 2025, 4:30-6 pm Zoom ~ Free

This session looks at communities with municipal water and wastewater and how they have expanded or upgraded their infrastructure to accommodate additional housing. It will address funding sources for these projects and will examine case histories. Speakers include Peterborough, NH, Assistant Town Administrator Seth MacLean; Woodstock, VT, Town Manager Eric Duffy; Ben Frost, President of Proactive Development, RI Housing; Jaffrey, NH, Town Manager Jon Frederick; and representatives from the VT Department of Environmental Conservation and the NH Department of Environmental Services. All sessions are open to anyone who is interested. This session may be of particular interest to planners and representatives of municipalities, as well as anyone interested in housing on municipal water and sewer. Part of the three-session webinar series, “Water, Wastewater, and Housing.”

Water, Wastewater, and Housing: Session 3 – 5/7/25

May 07, 2025 | 4:30 pm - 6:00pm

Venue :Virtual

Water, Wastewater, and Housing: A Webinar Series Session 3: Creative Options When There Isn’t Municipal Water/Sewer Wednesday, May 7, 4:30-6 pm Zoom ~ Free

This session looks at options for meeting the water/wastewater needs of new housing when municipal water and sewer is not available. What alternatives exist to having to provide a separate well and septic system for each new housing unit? Topics will include soil-based lot sizing (an approach for determining permitted housing density), shared water/septic arrangements, and innovative treatment methods, as well as case studies of each. Speakers include Sarah Marchant, COO & Senior Vice President of ROC-NH; Cathy Furtek Conway, Vice President of Municipal Operations, Horizons Engineering; Alex Torpey, former Hanover town manager and founder of Rethink Local; and and representatives from the VT Department of Environmental Conservation and the NH Department of Environmental Services. All sessions are open to anyone who is interested. This session may be of particular interest to planners, representatives of municipalities, and home creators. Part of the three-session webinar series, “Water, Wastewater, and Housing.”

AHEAD’s Annual Meeting – 5/22/25

May 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 7:00pm

Venue : The Rocks 113 Glessner Lane Bethlehem, NH 03574

Join AHEAD at their Annual Meeting and Community Partner Celebration. Don't miss this opportunity to network with peers, learn about valuable community programs and celebrate AHEAD's past year of successes.

NHPA Spring Conference – 6/6/25

June 06, 2025 | 9:30 am - 3:00pm

Venue : Enfield Community Building - 308 US-4, Enfield, NH 03748

NHPA's Annual Spring Conference will be in Enfield on June 6th. Join them for a day of professional development including Legislative and Legal updates, local presentations, walking tours and afternoon Planner's Therapy.

Agenda

Doors open at 9:30 am for registration and breakfast.

10:00 am Welcome

10:15-11:00 am Presentation from Lebanon Local Leaders (more details coming soon)

11:00-11:45 am Legislative/Legal Update

11:45 am – 1:00 pm Awards & Lunch

1:00-3:00 pm Presentation from Enfield Local Leaders with a walking tour! (more details coming soon)

At 3:00 pm, we’ll head over to a local brewery for Planner’s Therapy!

$40 for NHPA members, $50 for nonmembers.

Past Events

NeighborWorks Southern NH Annual Breakfast – 3/27/25

March 27, 2025 | 7:30 am - 9:00am

Venue : Manchester Country Club

We return to discuss timely housing issues in our state, including those pertaining to affordable rental housing and homeownership. 7:30 am - 8:00 am: Hot breakfast and Networking 8:00 am - 9:00 am: Presentations and Guest Speaker Homeward Bound: Housing-And Lots of It-Is Key to NH's Future Guest speaker Mike Cote, Editor, New Hampshire Group, Yankee Publishing, Inc., will offer his perspective on housing as a factor in the future for New Hampshire residents and businesses.

Life Science and Housing NH – 3/20/25

March 20, 2025 | 8:00 am - 11:30am

Venue : The Event Center Nashua, NH

Residential Real Estate Trends for 2025 – 3/20/25

March 20, 2025 | 11:00 am - 12:00pm

Venue :Virtual

Housing continues to be the hottest subject in the Granite State. Join us as industry leaders offer a snapshot of emerging trends. Experts from New Hampshire Housing, Kennebunk Savings Bank and the New Hampshire Association of Realtors will discuss creative ways financial institutions and housing agencies are finding success even at a time of record low inventories. Our panel of experts will discuss: – Housing reform bills pending before the Legislature and a newly formed business coalition advocating for them. – Successful pathways for first-time home buyers, how deals are being structured and the types of homes they are buying. – How banks are making it easier to finance accessory dwelling units, which home owners are using to create secondary housing on a single-family lot for extended family members or renters. Panelists: Julie Jussif, Chief Program Officer, New Hampshire Housing Matt Le, First Vice President, Retail Lending Director, Kennebunk Savings Robert Quinn, CEO, New Hampshire Association of REALTORS

2025 Homeownership Conference – 3/18/25

March 18, 2025 | 8:00 am - 12:30pm

Venue : Grappone Conference Center Concord, NH

Join us for our 2025 Homeownership Conference at the Grappone Center in Concord on March 18th from 8 AM - 12:30 PM! Explore the latest insights shaping New Hampshire’s housing landscape at our 2025 Homeownership Conference! Gain valuable updates from NH Housing, explore innovative local solutions to the housing crisis, and hear expert predictions from a top economist. Discover AI and digital strategies transforming the industry—don’t miss this must-attend event for housing professionals! Opening Session: Housing Market & Policy Update

New Hampshire Housing presentation Rob Dapice, Executive Director/CEO, New Hampshire Housing

State and Federal Legislative Update Bob Quinn, CEO, New Hampshire Association of REALTORS

AI and Digital Innovation in Real Estate & Lending Brian Bouchard, Attorney, Sheehan Phinney Economic Outlook: Market Trends & Interest Rates Joel Kan, Vice President and Deputy Chief Economist, Mortgage Bankers Association Housing Solutions Panel: Innovation in Action Presentation by Eric Jackson, The Stabile Companies Presentation by Robert Baldwin, Project Manager, Leasing and New Construction, Central Falls Realty Presentation by Eric Laplante, Lakes Region Builders and Remodelers Association, Summit 48 Construction THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

The State of Housing in New Hampshire: What the Latest Data Tells Us – 3/13/25

March 13, 2025 | 2:00 pm - 3:00pm

Venue :Virtual

The State of Housing in New Hampshire: What the Latest Data Tells Us Join the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute for an in-depth discussion on New Hampshire’s housing crisis and how the latest data can inform policy solutions. NHFPI will present recent research on the barriers to affordable housing and how increasing supply can strengthen local economies. Experts from New Hampshire Housing and the NH Coalition to End Homelessness will share important findings from their latest reports, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the latest research concerning New Hampshire’s housing constraints and unhoused Granite Staters. Who: Jessica Williams, Policy Analyst at the New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute Jennifer Chisholm, Executive Director of the NEW HAMPSHIRE COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS Sarah Wrightsman, Community Engagement and Education Manager at New Hampshire Housing Moderated by: Nicole Heller, New Hampshire Fiscal Policy Institute You can watch the event live on LinkedIn or register to join the Zoom webinar by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/e4hskGzm

Home Sweet ADU: How to Craft a 2nd Housing Unit on Your Property – 1/22/25

January 22, 2025 | 3:00 pm - 4:30pm

Venue :Virtual

Home Sweet ADU: How to Craft a 2nd Housing Unit on Your Property Join the North Country Council for an engaging webinar about how to plan for, design, finance and build an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) on your property. This webinar is perfect for anyone looking to create a welcoming space for family members or generate rental income while contributing to the solution of the housing crisis. Whether you're just starting to consider an ADU or are ready to dive into the details, this session will equip you with essential knowledge and practical steps to bring your vision to life. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your property into a multi-functional space!