Zoning reform alone won’t make housing affordable
During the past few years, it has become clear that housing affordability is a major challenge facing the U.S. Rent is consuming an increasing...
Sports betting is legal. Watch out.
Since ancient Rome, gambling on athletic events has been a fun, popular and hugely ill-advised pastime. Now states across the U.S. are racing to...
Forcing nonprofits to pay taxes not a solution to budget issues
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s budget proposal includes a provision that would allow communities to levy taxes on nonprofit hospitals and colleges, potentially voiding many...
Boston rents boost Providence’s appeal
Renowned for its prestigious universities, historical significance and sports fanaticism, Boston seemingly has something to offer everyone – except maybe a place to live....
Native assets can lead to stronger R.I.
For proof of how Rhode Island is building a stronger and more resilient economy, think about these two recent bits of news.
The one with...
The exploding debt crisis
The rising tide of red ink is undermining the economic and social fabric of the United States. Unchecked deficit spending will impose outrageous debt...
College housing, neighborhood coherence on collision course
Imagine making the biggest investment of your life, buying a house on a leafy street on College Hill.
Now imagine yourself a college student, paying...
City commercial real estate on the rebound
It has been a long time coming, but the Downtown Providence office market vacancy rate has dropped below 10 percent (with one very large...
Jack Reed sets an example for government service in troubled times
Without shoving ourselves into too much of the business of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., he should not be allowed to leave his Senate seat...
Innovation comes to Newport
A century-old school in Newport is being repurposed into Innovate Newport, an incubator for companies looking to join the region’s tech economy.
While the idea...