LATEST NEWS - October 2025

LRCD Breaks Ground on Harriman Hill III​

On October 9th, LRCD celebrated the groundbreaking for Harriman Hill Phase III in Wolfeboro. The gathering included local, state, and federal officials, several funders, and a few residents from Phases I & II. 
This important milestone marks the culmination of more than 15 years of work to fully build out the Harriman Hill development. Pre-development work for Phase III began over seven years ago. There were many challenges along the way, and quite a few moments when we were not sure the project would come to fruition. 
We are grateful to the following partners and funders for their commitment and support. We would not have made it to this point without them!

• Eastern Lakes Region Housing Coalition
  
• Town of Wolfeboro (Selectboard, Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Conservation Commission)
  
• Beck Fund
  
• Evernorth and Evernorth Loan Fund
  
• TD Bank
  
• NH Housing
  
• NH Community Development Finance Authority
  

And a special thanks to our outstanding development team: 

• Northpoint Engineering
  
• Stewart Associates Architects
  
• Norway Plains and Associates
  
• Sheehan Phinney 
  
• North Branch Construction
  

Harriman Hill Phase III will provide 30 affordable rental units. It is scheduled to be completed by fall 2026.

Jameson Street Ribbon Cutting

LRCD’s Asset Management Director, Caitlin Meaney, cuts the ribbon at Jameson Street Apartments surrounded by key partners and funders.
On September 19th, we cut the ribbon on our supportive housing project at 11 Jameson St, Laconia. This adorable three-unit building will provide affordable housing for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in partnership with Lakes Region Community Services. 
Thank you to NH Housing, NH Community Development Finance Authority, NH Department of Business & Economic Affairs (InvestNH), Lakes Region Community Services, and all of our 2025 NH Gives donors for making this project possible.
The development team included Stewart Associates Architects and Hollis Construction Management.

Bay Street Solar Installed

Thanks to NH Community Development Finance Authority’s LMI Solor Grant & Loan Program, we were able to install 74 rooftop solar panels, three inverters, and one battery back-up at Bay Street Apartments in Laconia, which opened this spring.  
Not only is this something we can do to help address climate change, it also means that tenants in this supportive housing property won't have high utility bills.

LRCD Honored by Business NH Magazine

LRCD Executive Director Carmen Lorentz on the cover of Business NH Magazine (bottom row, second from left)
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We are pleased to share that LRCD has been named one of the top 100 women-led businesses and non-profits in New Hampshire by Business NH Magazine in their October issue.