Providence to acquire Federal Hill parcel in new approach to affordable housing

Christopher Allen

10/27/2025

Smiley — MAYOR BRETT P. SMILEY ON MONDAY joined state and local officials to unveil a new report on the city's progress tackling the housing shortage, which says the city issued close to 900 permits for residential units in fiscal year 2025. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

PROVIDENCE – The city plans to redevelop a vacant Federal Hill parcel into affordable housing as part of a new approach to the future redevelopment of underutilized land, Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Monday. The Providence Redevelopment Agency will acquire 322 Washington St. for approximately $1.7 million and enter a public-private partnership with Lincoln Avenue

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