Throwing gobs of cash at a problem without a vetted plan and leadership to carry it out ensures both wasted time and money. That’s where Rhode Island stands now in its much needed efforts to address the statewide affordable housing crisis, after embattled Housing Secretary Josh Saal announced his resignation on Jan. 11 after just
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THE GOVERNMENT WILL HAVE A HARD TIME TRYING TO NAVIGATE THESE WATERS. HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATIONS OF EXISTING STRUCTURES REQUIRES A PRIVATE SECTOR MINDSET. BUILDING UP IS THE ANSWER, LIKE THE FANE TOWER IS TRYING TO DO. TRYING TO CLEARCUT FORESTS AND SPREAD ‘OUT’ IS NOT GOING TO BE SUCCESSFUL. THE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE LAND TO OFFER DON’T WANT HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS.