* City of Concord, Community Development Department

The City of Concord has a well-staffed, professional development office providing for necessary safety, environmental and community concerns. Because of the city's central location and high quality support services, the Concord area is a highly desirable community in which to live and work. Current Penacook issues include:

• Community Development for Penacook Village
• Tannery Redevelopment Project

* Concord 20/20

As part of their “A City of Villages” concept, Concord 20/20 has been leading discussions with citizens of Penacook. Penacook is the first such village project the organization is taking on. Discussions have included

• Noted demographer Peter Francese leading a conversation about what makes a vibrant village and a strong community.
• Landscape architects sharing drawings of a renewed Penacook center.
• Matt Walsh, Assistant for Special Projects, updating progress on city projects in Penacook such as the Tannery and a grocery store.
• Ed Roberge, City Engineer, addressing concerns and questions about the Route 3 Corridor plans.