Photos: An update on some of the Concord’s springtime building projects

The renovation of the former Holiday Inn in downtown Concord is underway. After the interior renovations are complete, the site will reopen as a Hilton DoubleTree hotel. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The current round of townhouse construction will continue to remake Fisherville Road in Penacook. GEOFF FORESTER photos / Monitor staff

St. Mary’s Bank is almost finished and the construction of a new retirement complex will begin nearby.

The renovation of the former Holiday Inn in downtown Concord is underway. After the interior renovations are complete, the site will reopen as a Hilton DoubleTree hotel.

Work has started on the new 400-space parking garage for lawmakers and staff across from the Legislative Office Building. And later this spring, the LOB will also begin its renovation.

The renovation of the former First Church on North Main Street is coming along. The deconsecrated church will be home to 30 market-rate apartments.

Work has started on the new 400-space parking garage for lawmakers and staff across from the Legislative Office Building. And later this spring, the LOB will also begin its renovation. GEOFF FORESTER / Monitor staff

The Arts Alley project is coming along as workers build the outside of the Friendly Toast building on South Main Street. GEOFF FORESTER—Monitor staff

The exterior of the two-story Arts Alley project, which will include the Friendly Toast, is taking shape on South Main Street in downtown Concord.

By GEOFF FORESTER

Monitor staff

Published: 05-02-2025 5:47 PM

With projects in various stages of development across Concord, we thought we’d give you a visual tour of just some of the new additions as the building season goes into high gear. There’s been significant progress downtown with the new legislative garage, Arts Alley and a renovation of the former Holiday Inn. A revamped Fisherville Road and projects along South Main Street and Manchester Street are further changing the landscape of the city.