Community & Economic Development

The Exeter Community Business Engagement (CBE) Program Report reflects a collaborative effort between the Town of Exeter and UNH Cooperative Extension...

The New Hampshire Barn Trail project was founded by the NH Barn Committee, in collaboration between the University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extens...

New Hampshire’s aging population presents both an opportunity and a responsibility for communities to foster active, healthy lifestyles. This info bri...

The UNH Extension Outdoor Economy Academy is a three‑session, place‑based learning program that brings together municipal leaders, planners, local bus...

Barrington’s 2025 Downtowns & Trails Program Report highlights a community-driven effort to enhance connections between the town center and its na...

Volunteer boards and committees are the backbone of local governance in New Hampshire, but many communities struggle to consistently recruit and retai...

Community events play a crucial role in fostering social capital, which is essential for community development. Social capital refers to the networks,...

Imagine what’s possible in a community where there is a high level of mutual trust between residents and their local government. This information bri...

This report provides an in-depth look a the program's journey, the valuable assets each community discovered, the opportunities that emerged, and...

Dot voting is a technique for semi-anonymous voting. Participants are given sets of colored sticky dots, which adhere to a variety of surfaces where a...