Adobe PDFYou'll need the free Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these reports.

Downloading Note:
To save a file to your hard drive without opening Acrobat Reader, right-click a link and choose 'Save Target As'

 
Links:

NH Office of State Planning Library

 

SWRPC Online Library

 General Interest

Guiding Change: The Southwest Region at the Beginning of the 21st Century  Adobe PDF
(8.3 MB) June 2002
 

Guiding Change represents the updated regional plan for Southwest NH and covers eleven topic areas particularly relevant to community and regional planning.

Send us comments on the Plan

Download the Reference Directory (459 KB) Adobe PDF
Includes an extensive listing of agency and organization profiles, web links, and contact information.

Southwest Region Housing Trends and Conditions Adobe PDF
(1.6 MB) June 2003

This report presents 1) a brief discussion of housing as a community development issue, including an overview of housing-related information at the national, state, regional and municipal levels, and 2) an array of data and statistics relevant to housing and prevailing socioeconomic conditions in the Southwest Region.

Southwest Region Housing Needs Assessment Adobe PDF
(1.3 MB) 2006

This report presents 1) a brief discussion of housing as a community development issue, including an overview of housing-related information at the national, state, regional and municipal levels, and 2) an array of data and statistics relevant to housing and prevailing socioeconomic conditions in the Southwest Region. The Planning Commission provides this report for use by local officials and others with interests in housing in the Southwest Region.


 Local Planning

Southwest Region Manufactured Housing Park Survey  Adobe PDF
(350 KB)  December 2002

This report provides both a general overview of the rules and regulations pertaining to manufactured homes in New Hampshire and a detailed look at the Region's manufactured housing parks.


Subdivision & Site Plan Review Handbook  Adobe PDF
(3.3 MB)  Revised - December 2001

This handbook is intended to serve as a guide for Planning Boards in updating their local subdivision and site plan review regulations.


The Law Governing Earth Excavations - A Handbook for New Hampshire Municipalities Adobe PDF
(766 KB) 

This handbook has been prepared to assist towns in understanding and applying the state statutes that govern earth excavations.

 Natural Resources

Ashuelot River Corridor Management Plan Adobe PDF
(13.0 MB)
2006 Update
 

 

Atlas of the Ashuelot River (2.6 MB)  Adobe PDF
Summer 2004

This two page Atlas provides information about the Ashuelot River's History, Plant and Animal Habitat, Water Resources, and Recreation.


Atlas of the Cold River (2.8 MB)  Adobe PDF
Winter 2006

This two page Atlas provides information about the Cold River's History, Plant and Animal Habitat, Water Resources, and Recreation.

 Transportation

Southwest Region Transportation Plan - 2007 Update  Adobe PDF

The Regional Transportation Plan is one part of the Planning Commission’s work program to assist both local community planning and statewide transportation planning.  The Update presents a synthesis of policy and technical information relevant to local, regional, and state activity for the planning and management of the transportation system.


Survey of Transit Management Structure & Practices (350 KB - Total)  Adobe PDF
December 2002

This report provides a general overview of transit management models including the results of a national survey on transit operations and management, a profile of the current City Express management model, and profiles of various Northeast transit providers with unique management characteristics.


City of Keene Transportation Center Evaluation Adobe PDF
(1.0 MB - Total)  December 2002
  
This report provides an overview of Keene’s current transportation center, the results from a recent survey designed to solicit comment and opinions about the center, an evaluation of goals and characteristics desirable for a transportation center, and examples of transportation centers from other towns similar in size to Keene.


CityExpress Cost/Benefit Analysis (14 MB - Total)  Adobe PDF
December 2001
 

This report provides an overview of transit trends and indicators, an examination of the existing transit policy framework in Keene, and an exploration of potential costs and benefits associated with increasing transit service in Keene.

Or, download chapters individually (for slower connections):
Chapter 1  (191 KB)       Chapter 2  (3.8 MB)
Chapter 3  (43 KB)         Chapters 4 & 5  (10 MB)


CityExpress Service Expansion (1.3 MB - Total)  Adobe PDF
December 1999
 

This report examines the market potential for transit in and around Keene, recommendations for system expansion, and goals for the transit system.


NH 101 Corridor Study (1.2 MB)  Adobe PDF
December 1999
 

This report presents the results of the NH 101 Corridor Study from Keene to Milford and includes the study definition, a summary of findings, and recommendations.

 Economic Development

Troy Economic Development Plan  (157 KB)  Adobe PDF
September 1998

The Town of Troy's Economic Development Plan provides an overview of the Town's economic condition and presents findings, goals, and recommendations for the future.


Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southwest New Hampshire  (1.6 MB)  Adobe PDF
June 2007


 

 Data Reports

2003 Southwest Region Databook  (3.9 MB)  Adobe PDF
April 2003

View individual town data:  

SWRPC's survey of demographic, economic, and social characteristics for the towns of the Southwest Region.

Southwest Region Planning Commission
20 Central Square, 2nd Floor, Keene, NH 03431
Ph: (603) 357-0557, Fax: (603) 357-7440
General E-mail: admin@swrpc.org

HOME  ~  LINKS  ~  CONTACT STAFF  ~  INDEX  ~  SEARCH