Upper Valley Lake Sunapee
Regional Planning Commission
Planning the future of our communities since 1963.
Project Info
Learn more about what UVLSRPC is doing today!
School Chemical Safety
Thriving Communities Program (TCP)
Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
Events & Meetings
Office Closed - Independence Day
Planning Areas
We have a staff of experts in a variety of services with experience and access to other experts across the state.
Stormwater
Stormwater management is essential for the safety of residents, infrastructure, and ecological functioning.
Thriving Communities Program (TCP)
The US DOT Thriving Communities Program (TCP) provides technical assistance, planning, and capacity building support to teams of community partners that may lack the staffing or technical expertise to scope, fund, and develop infrastructure projects that advance broader community goals.
Housing Navigator
$5 million has been allocated to provide grants to municipalities to analyze and update their land use regulations to help increase housing development opportunities.
Bike / Ped
UVLSRPC is committed to planning a transportation system that is safe, comfortable, and convenient for all modes of transportation.
Energy
Assisting municipalities with developing long-range policies to guide the future of a local and regional energy system using integrated approaches that consider both the provision of energy supplies and the role of energy efficiency in reducing demand.
Technical Assistance
UVLSRPC staff have a wealth of expertise and are ready to provide technical assistance to our municipalities.
Project Development
The Commission has identified several projects that are ready for funding and implementation, as well as many more projects that must be further developed and studied.
Infrastructure
UVLSRPC aids municipalities in a variety of infrastructure related projects, such as planning for maintenance of roadways, public water systems, and drainage systems.
GIS Services
The Commission provides mapping services to its 27 communities along with federal, state and local agencies and organizations.
Transportation Data Collection Services
The staff at UVLSRPC is trained and equipped to collect a vast amount transportation data.
Natural Resources
UVLSRPC works with municipalities and private entities to inventory, assess, and plan for the management of natural resources based on the goals of the community.
Public Health
UVLSRPC is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of our communities.
Clean Transportation
Emissions reductions and electrification are specified in the Regional Transportation Goals and are important for reducing air pollution and improving the health of people and natural resources throughout our region.
Broadband & Digital Equity
Business and industry rely on broadband infrastructure for many basic functions, and households gain access to a wealth of information, services, and opportunities.
Transportation Advisory Committee
The Transportation Advisory Committee provides input on transportation-related issues and needs in the region.
Brownfields
In 2023, the Regional Planning Commission was awarded a $500,000 grant from the EPA for a Brownfields Assessment Program.
Long Range Transportation Plan
Seeking to transform the Regional Transportation Goals identified in the Regional Corridor Transportation plan into specific outcomes using a “non-capital” lens.
Keys to the Valley
This initiative seeks to inform and focus the rising housing efforts, in the Upper Valley and its neighboring communities.
Regional Housing Needs Assessment
UVLSRPC is collaborating with our Vermont partners to find integrated, bi-state solutions to this housing crisis.
Household Hazardous Waste
UVLSRPC recognizes the importance of keeping hazardous waste and toxic chemicals out of our water supplies and are committed to providing disposal options for households that are safe and convenient.
Solid Waste Management
UVLSRPC helps communities in meeting challenges with solid waste through assistance with composting, recycling, and disposal.
Ten-Year Plan
Projects located on federal aid-eligible roadways are eligible for inclusion on the NH Ten-Year Transportation Improvement Program (“Ten-Year Plan”).
Regional Planning
UVLSRPC plays a crucial role in regional planning by facilitating collaboration among municipalities to address common challenges and pursue shared opportunities.
Local Planning
UVLSRPC assists municipalities in the region with the development and implementation of local plans in many different forms.
Land Use & Development
Provides a framework for municipalities to create policies that guide the development, distribution, and conservation of land within a community.
Economic Development
UVLSRPC is well engaged in planning for economic development and was originally funded as an economic development entity.
