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Story Archives of 'Development'Manchester's West Side Attracting New BusinessesBy Ellen Grimm on Monday, August 4, 2008.It's a west side story in a city that has poured most of its development efforts into its east side. listen:
  Manchester's Businesses Grow in Rimmon HeightsBy Ellen Grimm on Monday, August 4, 2008.It's a west side story in a city that has poured most of its development efforts into its east side. listen:
Passionate Debate Stirs Over Fort Rock Farm in ExeterBy Amy Quinton on Wednesday, November 21, 2007.A group of residents in Exeter are fighting to preserve a 53 acre historic farm in Exeter. St. Michael’s Parish, the largest Catholic church in town, has a proposal to build a new church and parish campus on the site of Fort Rock Farm. But opponents say Fort Rock Farm isn’t appropriate for development – and have formed a non-profit organization to fight it. New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports. listen:
Benson's Wild Animal Farm is Still Making NewsBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Thursday, October 25, 2007.This month marks 20 years since Benson’s Wild Animal Farm shut its doors. If you’re a new transplant who’s never heard of it, Benson’s used to be one of the more popular tourist draws in southern New Hampshire. But the Wild Animal Farm is once again making news. Hudson officials want to transform the property into a town park. But the state won’t transfer the deed unless the town makes some promises it doesn’t want to make. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich Kern files this report. listen:
Richmond Religious Community Faces Opposition on ExpansionBy Rose Kundanis on Monday, March 5, 2007.The proposed expansion of a conservative Christian Community in Richmond, New Hampshire is meeting local resistance. The Saint Benedict Center wants to build a new school and chapel. But some in town express fears of over-development, and others worry about the nature of the Center itself. N-H-P-R correspondent Rose Kundanis has the story. listen:
Hudson Is Preparing for New England's Largest Shopping CenterBy Sheryl Rich-Kern on Friday, February 9, 2007.Hudson town officials and residents have received a proposal for a new shopping center. But not just any shopping center. A few weeks ago, W/S Development Associates provided its plans to develop a 375-acre golf course and create the largest shopping center in New England. And that's just phase one. NHPR Correspondent Sheryl Rich Kern has the details. listen:
Peterborough Woman Wants To Build New Urbanist DevelopmentBy Amy Quinton on Friday, September 22, 2006.A New Hampshire woman’s first adventure into real estate hopes to change a long pattern of what she says is bad development. The Peterborough resident is hoping to build a new pedestrian-friendly “smart growth†community near downtown. She’s asked the entire town to take part in its design. But as New Hampshire Public Radio’s Amy Quinton reports, not everyone in Peterborough thinks the idea is so smart. listen:
NH's First Mosque Faces Uphill BattleBy Debra Daigle on Thursday, August 31, 2006.New Hampshire's first Islamic Mosque is under construction in Manchester. The state's growing Muslim community, now estimated at over 3,000, has long desired its own place of worship. And this past May, builders finally broke ground in a quiet out-of-the-way neighborhood in the state's largest city. However, some local residents don't want the construction to continue. NHPR Correspondent Debra Daigle has the story from Manchester. listen:
Hudson Faces Major Development DebateBy Hilary McQuilkin on Friday, January 20, 2006.Hudson, New Hampshire – just outside Nashua – is on the brink of change. The nearly 50 year-old public Green Meadows golf course at the south end of town is slated to be sold and developed into an upscale retail center. Residents found out about the proposed development only a few months ago and it has caused quite a bit of concern. NHPR correspondent Hilary McQuilkin stopped by and prepared this report. listen:
Portsmouth Finally Approves Condo DevelopmentBy Roger Wood on Thursday, December 15, 2005.A long-standing controversy over a high profile waterfront condo development has finally been resolved in Portsmouth. The City's Historic District Commission has approved the multi-million dollar project after a two year debate. NHPR Correspondent Roger Wood Reports. listen:
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