Empowering Rural Communities Through: Downtown Revitalization and Shared Equity Housing

AHEAD (Affordable Housing, Education and Development), based in northern New Hampshire, is a nonprofit dedicated to revitalizing rural communities through providing safe, affordable housing. With a portfolio of over 500 affordable homes, AHEAD is recognized as a regional leader in community development and housing innovation. Through its involvement in the Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI), AHEAD partnered with NeighborWorks America to strengthen its capacity to pursue two ambitious goals: piloting a Shared Equity Housing model to ensure long-term homeownership affordability and leading the redevelopment of 12 King Square, a key property in downtown Whitefield. These efforts reflect AHEAD’s commitment to place-based development that fosters both opportunity and resilience in the communities it serves.