Communities and Consequences II

Rebalancing NH’s Human Ecology

Communities and Consequences II: Rebalancing New Hampshire’s Human Ecology is a sequel project to 2008’s award-winning Communities and Consequences: The Unbalancing of New Hampshire’s Human Ecology. This timely new film, book, web, and community outreach project explores the economic and social realities of workforce shortages in our state - the nation’s second oldest state in terms of median age.

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The population bulge known as the baby boom is reaching social security age and beyond. The impacts of the aging of such a large demographic cohort are seen nationwide. But New Hampshire and northern New England are suffering a far more severe demographic maelstrom. Here the rapidly rising number of seniors have been accompanied by shrinking numbers of younger adults and children—an unbalancing of the region’s human ecology.

Communities and Consequences II shares stories of how people are working together to find innovative ways to create vibrant and welcoming places for people of all ages and backgrounds, and ensure a thriving future for their communities and the state.

Support for Communities & Consequences II provided by:

Dartmouth Hitchcock Health, New England Studios, LLCCathartesDTC Lawyers, PLLC, Envirovantage, Exeter Hospital, Heritage Home Service, New Hampshire REALTORS, New Hampshire Electric Cooperative, New Hampshire Housing Finance Authority, Anagnost Companies, Hitchiner Manufacturing Co., Inc, Orbit Group, Northeast Delta Dental, Chinburg Properties

And by these individuals: Jennifer Gomarlo, Alexander Herlihy, Charles Noon, Chris Muns,  Mandy Sliver, Nancy Belanger, Peter Francese, ValesEnd, LLC, Paula Tsetsilas, Laura Barker, Paula Bellemore.

Thank you!


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Since 1990 NH has accelerated from 28th oldest state (by median age) to 2nd oldest. We must act now to rebalance the human ecology of NH. 


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Working the Housing Problem in Cities

Working the Housing Problem in Cities

A Communities and Consequences Special.

Barriers, Solutions and Collaborations - 10/7/2021

Barriers, Solutions and Collaborations - 10/7/2021

A discussion on workforce housing and the demographics of NH.

Compensation, Health Insurance and Family Medical Leave

Compensation, Health Insurance and Family Medical Leave

NHPBS and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health present a series of online interactive screenings.

Communities and Consequences II

Communities and Consequences II

The impacts of the aging of such a large demographic cohort are seen nationwide.


Job Creation and Challenges - 3/18/2021

Job Creation and Challenges - 3/18/2021

A discussion on job creation and challenges in New Hampshire.

Screening Discussion - Legislation and Policy - 3/1/2021

Screening Discussion - Legislation and Policy - 3/1/2021

NHPBS and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health present a series of online interactive screenings.

Full Trailer

Full Trailer

The population bulge known as the baby boom is reaching social security age and beyond.

Communities and Consequences II (Preview)

Communities and Consequences II (Preview)

The impacts of the aging of such a large demographic cohort are seen nationwide.

Mt Washington Valley - Web Extra

Mt Washington Valley - Web Extra

Members of the Workforce Housing Coalition took action.

Keene - Web Extra

Keene - Web Extra

Keene is a city that wants to grow.

Pelham - Web Extra

Pelham - Web Extra

Pelham's Planning Director saw a need to increase the amount of workforce housing.

Upper Valley - Web Extra

Upper Valley - Web Extra

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is helping attract more people to the region to fill jobs.

Bradford - Web Extra

Bradford - Web Extra

A look at addressing the workforce housing shortage.

Dave Hennessey - Web Extra

Dave Hennessey - Web Extra

Dave Hennessey shares his thoughts on expanding housing stock.

Sarah Wrightsman - Web Extra

Sarah Wrightsman - Web Extra

Sarah shares her insights on housing and community.