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Rhode Island Business

R.I. to receive federal funds to change public’s perception of affordable housing

The Biden administration will direct $3.8 million to Rhode Island to help remove barriers to development and spur affordable housing production.

Rhode Island Business

275-unit luxury apartment building proposed for Providence’s East Side waterfront

The proposal consists of seven floors of market-rate apartments and condos with river views, above covered parking. No affordable housing units are currently planned.

Rhode Island Politics

One of Rhode Island’s housing heroes is stepping down

Jennifer Hawkins, who has led ONE Neighborhood Builders for nearly 11 years, announced Monday that she is stepping down as president and CEO of the nonprofit at the end of September.

Rhode Island Politics

Rhode Island can’t solve this housing crisis without everyone’s help

A recently passed $120 million housing bond will go before voters in November. It’s worth celebrating while also nowhere near enough, writes the director of the Rhode Island office of LISC.

Rhode Island

Old monastery will have new life as affordable housing, but not everyone in affluent R.I. town agrees

In Barrington, R.I., town officials want to redevelop the former Carmelite monastery property in a plan that would include housing for seniors.

Business

Charts: R.I. has second slowest rate of housing growth in the US

The overwhelming majority of the housing stock in New England was build prior to 1939, and Rhode Island and Massachusetts have the oldest units in the area.

Rhode Island Commentary

We need to think outside the box to find housing solutions for Rhode Islanders

There are four bills on the General Assembly docket this session that would help close the gap and bring families some relief.

Rhode Island Politics

The demand to live in Providence is outpacing housing development

The ongoing housing shortage threatens both the health of our community and the future growth of our city. Our response needs to be collaborative, targeted and done at the state level, writes the mayor of Providence.