1. Regional Leadership Team – October 16, 2012

2. PURPOSE TO DEVELOP A REGIONAL PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION OF NH.

3. OBJECTIVES… Incorporate existing plans and research Protect our region’s unique character Conserve our existing resources Plan for public infrastructure Prioritize future investments

4. Focus on… Integrate Planning Extensive Public Outreach and Engagement Coordinated Statewide Framework

5. PROJECT TIMEFRAME 201220132014 123412341234 Statewide Coordination -Select Metrics and Evaluation Measurements -Establish Coordinated Statewide Priorities -Complete Existing Conditions and Trends -Develop Metrics, Data Collection, and GIS Framework -Partner Coordination and Integration of Plans Regional Planning -ID and Create Regional Leadership Team -Establish Regional Outreach Strategies -Assist Statewide Framework Development -Conduct Regional Visioning Sessions -Perform Regional Needs Assessment -Devlop Regional Goals and Priorities -Develop Plan Components -Complete Implementation Strategies -Prioritize Projects Statewide Consensus -Complete Review of Regional Plans -Consolidate Plans Into Statewide Framework -Ongoing Technical Assistance

6. SWRPC STAFF Coordinate at State Level Conduct local and regional outreach Develop regional leadership teams Conduct regional visioning Prepare Regional Plans SWRPC BOD & COMMISSIONERS Participate in planning process Consider serving on Regional Leadership Team Track progress Adopt Plan REGIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM Conduct and facilitate the regional outreach process Review local information ID common barriers and strategies Prioritize implementation Track Progress Ensure the voices of underrepresented populations are reflected

7. Regional Planning Engage regional partners Establish regional outreach strategy Hold regional visioning sessions Conduct regional needs assessment Develop regional goals and priorities Develop regional plan components Prioritize implementation projects

8. PROJECT OUTREACH Keene Art in the Park Keene Music Festival Nelson Ice Cream Social Dublin Craft Fair Keene Air & Auto Show Antrim Harvest Festival Langdon Fall Festival Winchester Picklefest NHLGC Municipal Law Lectures Roxbury Emergency Operations Planning Committee Jaffrey Scarecrows on the Common

9. LISTENING BOXES Antrim Bennington Dublin Francestown Greenfield Hancock Harrisville Nelson Stoddard Town Halls Libraries General Stores Farm Stands Cafes & Restaurants Office Buildings Mechanic Shops

10. WHAT WE’VE HEARD “There is so much natural beauty and very independent people” “Natural landscapes, emphasis on 'local' (grown/business, etc), Main St Keene, small towns” “Beautiful, unspoiled back roads and bike trails, arts and music venues ” “Access to the outdoors/woods /ponds/lakes/ rivers” “The relatively safe environment in which to raise a family.”

11. WHAT WE’VE HEARD “More jobs and opportunity for living wages” “More public transportation” “Better internet connection” “Sustainable growth without becoming a strip mall.” “Greater economic development in towns other than Keene..” “Better education/schools for young people”

12. www.granitestatefuture.org