It is no secret that RPCs are promoting compact housing which would require ZONING CHANGES.

At their March 27th commissioners meeting (SRPC Offices, 150 Wakefield Street, Rochester, NH – Conference Room 1A at 7:00 PM) The Strafford Regional Planning Commission will hear presentations on Compact Cottage-Style Neighborhoods, and an Introduction to Workforce Housing Coalition.

– Kyle Barker’s presentation will look at the historic and current development patterns and explore the social and economic impacts of those patterns compared to a new compact design. The benefits of denser, smaller-scale development will be addressed utilizing a case study involving underdeveloped lots in Concord, NH

– Ashlee Iber, Executive Director of the Workforce Housing Coalition of the Greater Seacoast, will also be presenting an Introduction to the Workforce Housing Coalition, an organization focused on addressing housing challenges in the region through education and outreach initiatives.

The push toward urbanism is in full swing and if not stopped could be the end of property rights. Citizens of the Strafford region are invited to speak to agenda items. Statements shall be limited to three minutes.

If you live in the area of the SCRPC, plan to attend, listen and speak if necessary.