Category Archives: Outreach
Taking Down West Stands
Here’s a great time lapse video of the West Stands coming down. The replacement stands will be ready for a big crowd in September 2015.
Playable Campus?
Playable City ideas – like Bristol’s water slide or its temporary play streets – are a human response to the coldness and anonymity of the urban environment. How could we promote a more “Playful Campus?” How about a giant slip … Continue reading
Dartmouth War Memorial Map
As part of the many activities Dartmouth has scheduled for Veterans Day, we have created a War Memorial Map. We highlight 7 sites on campus that commemorate the men and women who have so proudly and valiantly worn the uniforms of our nation’s military.
West Wheelock Street Design Charrette
West Wheelock Street Design Charrette- Tell us what you think! A Plan NH Design Team is coming to Hanover to help sort out the many issues associated with the West Wheelock Corridor. The Hanover Affordable Housing Commission and Hanover Planning … Continue reading
Our OPDC’s site has a new look!
Monday, July 15th 2013–Our official website for the offices of Planning and Design and Project Management has been re-designed to match the dynamic interface of the new Dartmouth website. The site includes a brand new gallery that features photos of … Continue reading
Hanover Kick-Off of Zoning Re-Write
Hanover’s Planning Board met tonight to begin the process of re-writing its 39-year old zoning. VHB has been hired to do the work on behalf of the community. The board spent most of the evening talking about the process. Eighteen … Continue reading
Local First Alliance
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
UV Lunch Bunch in Norwich
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
Dartmouth’s Half Million Dollar TDM Programs
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
Students Participate in Local Government
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